RN - CCU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 3x12-Hour; Day 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active Registered Nurse License Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Previous charge experience preferred - Mixed-acuity patient care experienceDescription: The position requires an RN with experience in ICU/PCU mixed acuity. Shifts are 3x12-hour rotations on various days of the week. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:1 and 2:1 for ICU-level patients, and 3:1 for PCU-level patients. The unit provides care for critically ill patients requiring advanced cardiac care. Patient population includes unstable pre-heart transplants, heart failure requiring close monitoring, acute myocardial infarctions, and patients post-interventional cardiology procedures. The unit supports invasive hemodynamic monitoring and therapeutic hypothermia protocols. Nursing assignments are made based on patient acuity and staff skill level. Floating may be required based on facility needs. Nurses will be involved in managing arterial lines, central lines, and ventilated patients. Additional responsibilities include blood product administration, titration of vasoactive drips, and management of patients with respiratory failure. The unit has support from interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory services and physical therapy. Special equipment used on the unit includes ventilators and Swan Ganz catheters.