ICU RN

Clinical Nurse II – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)Full-Time | Day Shift | UNC Rex HealthcareAre you an experienced critical care nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in advanced cardiovascular care? Join our 20-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), where you'll care for a high-acuity patient population while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative interdisciplinary team.Our CICU is a fast-paced environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care come together every day.Our team specializes in caring for critically ill cardiovascular patients with complex conditions, including:STEMI and acute coronary syndromesAdvanced heart failureCardiomyopathyCardiogenic shockPost-cardiac arrest careYou'll collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, care managers, chaplains, patient care technicians, telemetry support staff, and experienced critical care nurses to provide comprehensive cardiovascular critical care.What You'll Do:Deliver safe, high-quality critical care to complex cardiovascular patientsMonitor and manage patients requiring advanced hemodynamic therapiesRecognize and respond to rapidly changing patient conditionsCollaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of careEducate and support patients and their familiesParticipate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiativesSupport a culture of teamwork, professional development, and clinical excellenceMentor and support fellow team membersWhat Makes Our Team Special?Supportive and collaborative team environmentEngaged leadership that invests in professional developmentStrong interdisciplinary partnershipsOpportunities for continued learning, growth, and advancementClinically advanced, high-acuity patient populationCulture focused on teamwork, respect, and excellenceQualifications:Required:Current RN licenseBLS certificationACLS certificationAt least one year of acute care nursing experiencePreferred:Cardiovascular ICU, Cardiovascular Care or other critical care experienceExperience with IABP, Impella, CRRT, or TTMCardiovascular critical care experienceStrong communication and teamwork skillsCommitment to continued learning and professional growthIncentives Available:Up to $20,000 commitment incentive, based on eligibilityUp to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness, based on eligibilityUp to $10,000 in relocation assistance, based on locationEmployee referral programJoin Our Team:If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy caring for complex cardiovascular patients, and want to grow your critical care expertise alongside an exceptional team, we would love to hear from you!Apply today and join the UNC Rex CICU team, where your expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence can make a difference every day.Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.