RN - CVICU

Job Opportunity

Shift: 7A - 7P

Unit Information

• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Location: Denver, CO
• Number of Beds: 10
• Staffing: 6 RNs partnering with the PICU

Staffing Guidelines

Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, RNs to maintain a 1:2 nurse-patient ratio for critical care.

Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, RNs to maintain a 1:2 nurse-patient ratio for critical care.

Patient Care and Equipment

• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (estimate, not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Phillips monitors, Medfusion pumps, Baxter pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Critical Care experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, & PALS certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Peritoneal dialysis
• CRRT skills
• ECMO bedside experience

Typical Procedures

• Post-operative care of inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions
• Intravenous fluid and chest tube management
• Care for post-sternotomy/open chest patients
• Moderate sedation administration

Ideal Candidate Profile

The best-fit candidates for this unit will be flexible, organized, and possess strong communication skills. A passion for teaching and resourcefulness is highly valued.

Work Schedule

Weekend Commitment: 4 shifts within a 4-week schedule.

Additional Highlights

Join us for a rewarding contract where you will have the opportunity to serve the congenital cardiac population while collaborating with a dedicated and highly skilled team. Our RN staff averages 10 years of nursing experience and demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, quality metrics, and patient care.

This unit serves as the EMCO Center of the hospital for medical neonates and cardiac patients. We utilize advanced equipment such as centrimag, prismax, and Arctic Sun to support our complex patient needs. Our team of board-certified pediatric/congenital heart intensivists is eager to partner with nurses in providing the highest level of compassionate critical care.

If you are ready to be part of a collaborative environment and make a meaningful impact on patients and their families throughout their congenital heart journey, we encourage you to apply!

Number of Positions Available

1 Position

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