RN - CVICU

CVICU Registered Nurse

This position requires strong skill and experience in a cardiovascular intensive care unit. The average daily census is 10 patients. The unit consists of 15 beds with a 1:1 ratio for critical patients, and up to 3 with stable, lower acuity patients. Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias. Additional responsibilities involve advanced therapy workups, including LVAD and heart transplants. Special procedures performed in this unit include bedside central and arterial line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, and Swan/PA catheter insertion. The care of patients on ECMO and ventilator management is also required. The team supports interdisciplinary collaboration with physical therapy, respiratory services, and other specialties. Staff may float to lower acuity areas as necessary. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required as scheduled.