Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This role requires a strong background in critical care and specialized skills to provide high-quality patient care.

General Information

• Unit: CVICU
• Shift Details: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating
• Guaranteed Hours: 36

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• Certifications:
  • Active TX RN License (no temporary licenses accepted)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) certification required
• Required Skills:
  • Hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines)
  • Ventilator management
  • Strong critical thinking skills
• Preferred Skills:
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) exposure
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) exposure
  • Experience with Meditech charting and order entry

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Post Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
• Post catheterization with various cardiac support devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO)

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
• Nail Policy: Clean and healthy nails required
• Hair: Must be neat and clean; no extreme styles or colors
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible
• Piercings: Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited

Unit Policies

• Floating guidelines apply; travelers are required to float when necessary
• Attendance policies require timely arrival; badging in and out for shifts is mandatory
• Full 30-minute lunch break is required

Location

This position is located in San Antonio, TX.