RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Details

Client Name
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job ID
19416226

Weekly Pay
$2127.97


Shift Details

Shift
Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/30/2026

End Date
03/01/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This position involves providing critical care to patients with cardiovascular conditions and requires a strong clinical background.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within the CVICU.
• Monitor and manage patients' vital signs and medical conditions.
• Titrate medications including but not limited to Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levosimendan, Insulin, and Cardene.
• Carry out care for patients on advanced modalities such as IABP and CRRT.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care.
• Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips.
• Float to other departments as needed based on skill requirements.

Work Schedule

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts.
• Every other weekend shifts are expected, with flexible weekend scheduling.
• Holiday shifts will be required based on unit needs.
• Call or standby may be required up to a maximum of three times in a 12-week period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cardiovascular intensive care setting.
• Current certifications in ACLS and BLS.
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts, with a minimum score of 80% required.
• Experience with fresh open-heart surgery patients is preferred.
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records is a plus.

Unit Information

• 12-bed CVICU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 based on patient acuity.
• Intensivists are available 24/7 for patient management.
• Respiratory therapy services are available 24/7 shared among the department.

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs are required as part of the dress code.

Addendum

Experience with Impella devices is desirable. This role involves unit-specific orientation to ensure comprehensive onboarding.

For candidates who have worked within a 50-mile radius of our facilities in the past year, please note that additional conditions may apply.

Client Details

Address
1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ

City
Prescott

State
AZ

Zip Code
86301