Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse CVICU

Join our dynamic team in the CVICU at Novant New Hanover! We're seeking dedicated nurses to join our Cardiovascular ICU, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. In our fast-paced environment, you'll thrive on the adrenaline of providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. We believe in supporting our new staff every step of the way, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Why Nurses Choose This Role

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
• Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
• 6% retirement match and competitive total rewards package
• Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family

Facility: CVICU | Location: Wilmington, NC, Full-Time | Work Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Perform detailed assessments and recognize changes in patient condition requiring immediate intervention.
• Manage complex cardiovascular therapies, including mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, arterial and central lines, and continuous medication infusions.
• Care for patients before and after cardiovascular procedures and surgeries.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized plans of care.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency and critical care interventions.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout their critical care experience.
• Promote a safe environment while following evidence-based practices, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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