Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU

General Information

This position is located in Nashville, TN.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:1 for certain device patients
• Staffing Description: Free-floating charge nurse available to assist staff; unit secretary and Administrative Care Tech available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Student Nurse Externs on variable shifts to assist nurses with tech duties.
• Equipment Used: Phillips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Alaris IV pumps
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 2 weekends per month, 1 summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day), and 2 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)
• Floating Policy: Employees may float as needed, primarily to other ICUs but may include other floors.
• Patient Experience Requirements: None specifically required

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS

Requested Skill Set

• Core Qualifications: Strong critical care experience required, including CVICU experience.
• Advanced Skills: Experience with PA catheter and hemodynamic monitoring; preferred experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT.

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Care for immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADS.
• Perform central line insertion, Swan insertion, intubations, and other critical care procedures.

Dress Code

Scrubs in black, red, or galaxy blue, along with scrub jackets or vests only.

Awards and Recognition

• HCA Unit of Distinction Award Winner
• Daisy Award Recipient

Additional Information

• 16-bed CVICU with 5 full-time surgeons performing high-volume and advanced cardiac surgeries.
• Specialized in post-operative cardiac surgery care and devices.
• An intensivist is assigned to the unit 24/7.
• A strong, driven team of nurses committed to excellent teamwork.