Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team. This position provides specialized, high-quality nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients, including those recovering from complex cardiac surgeries and requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and life-support therapies. The Registered Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care while maintaining patient safety and clinical excellence in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients in the CVICU.

• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition using advanced critical care nursing skills.

• Care for post-operative open heart patients, including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR cases.

• Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and temporary pacemakers.

• Utilize advanced hemodynamic monitoring equipment, including Swan-Ganz catheters, FloTrak systems, arterial lines, and Impella devices.

• Operate and monitor intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) using the Prismax system.

• Administer medications, blood products, and other therapies in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with facility policies.

• Float to assigned intensive care and intermediate care units as required to meet patient care needs.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current CVICU experience required.

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience may be considered with initial CVICU training.

• Experience with fresh open heart recovery, including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR patients required.

• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using the Prismax system, or experience managing fresh heart cases required.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheters, FloTrak monitoring, temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, chest tubes, and post-operative open heart recovery.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.

• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity critical care environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)

• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:1 to 1:2; ratios may vary when floating.

• First-time travelers are accepted.

• Local candidates are accepted.

• Every other weekend and holiday coverage is required, as applicable.

• All requested time off and scheduling accommodations must be submitted and approved prior to offer acceptance.

• Travelers are required to float to all Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Emergency Department (ED) ICU holding areas, and all Intermediate Care (IMC) units as needed.

• Patient population includes fresh open heart patients, ventilated patients, patients with chest tubes and lumbar drains, and patients with chronic and acute renal failure.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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