CVICU RN | HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

CVICU RN | HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

Full-Time | Nights (Rotating Weekends) Urgent Need

Compensation & Incentives:

• Salary Range: $33.77/hr (Min, 5 yrs exp) $38.28/hr (10 yrs exp) $49.06/hr (17+ yrs exp)

• Shift Differentials: $4.50/night; $1.50/weekend

• Sign-On Bonus: $15K Days / $20K Nights (through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation)

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

• Fee: 20%

Overview

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is a 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center, providing the only full-service cardiovascular program in the area. Services include open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic services, as well as orthopedic and spine care, robotic surgery, acute inpatient rehab, and complete imaging services.

The CVICU RN delivers high-acuity care for post-cardiac surgery and critically ill cardiovascular patients. This role requires close monitoring, frequent assessments, and the ability to act autonomously in critical situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient and family advocate, maintaining privacy and confidentiality

• Provide focused care with continuous assessment and improvement

• Instruct patients and families regarding medications, procedures, and treatment plans

• Utilize clinical judgment to manage care safely and effectively

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent ICU RN experience in an acute care setting required

• Florida RN license or multistate RN license (Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain FL license)

• Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma required

• Certifications required:

  • BCLS within 30 days of hire

  • ACLS within 6 months of hire

  • PALS within 6 months of hire

  • NIH Stroke Scale within 30 days of hire

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 6 months

Unit Details

• Unit Beds: 12

• Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity

Why This Role is Unique

• Work in a high-acuity CVICU with small nurse-to-patient ratios

• Access to comprehensive cardiovascular care and surgical resources

• Competitive pay with shift differentials, sign-on bonuses, and potential relocation support

• Collaborate with a dedicated, interdisciplinary team providing top-tier cardiovascular care