Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU

General Information

This position is for a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardio-Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). The unit has a total of 16 beds and works on a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2, with a 1:1 ratio for certain device patients.

Unit Staffing Description

• Free floating charge nurse available for staff support.
• Unit secretary and Administrative Care Tech are present Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Student Nurse Externs assist nurses with tech duties on variable shifts.

Equipment and Technology

• Phillips bedside telemetry monitors
• Hill-Rom beds
• Alaris IV pumps

Documentation System

Meditech is utilized for documentation.

Scheduling Requirements

• 2 weekends per month
• 1 summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day)
• 2 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)

Floating Policy

Employees may float as needed, typically to other ICU’s, but may include other floors as necessary.

Hiring Profile

Required Skill Set

• Strong critical care experience, including experience in CVICU
• Advanced skills in PA catheter and hemodynamic monitoring
• Preferred experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT

Procedures Performed

The unit provides care for immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those on ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADS. The role includes performing central line insertion, swan insertion, and intubations.

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS

Dress Code

Required uniform consists of scrubs in black, red, or galaxy blue, with scrub jackets or vests only.

Awards and Recognition

• HCA Unit of Distinction Award Winner
• Daisy Award Recipient

Additional Information

The CVICU features a dedicated team of nurses who display strong teamwork. The unit hosts five full-time surgeons and specializes in high volume and advanced cardiac surgeries. An intensivist is assigned to the unit 24/7, providing expert oversight.