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.