CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

The CVICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients with complex cardiac conditions in a critical care environment. This position requires strong clinical skills and experience in managing patients with advanced cardiac therapies.

Contract Details

• Start Date: 11/16/26
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating Night/Days (3×12 or 4×12 hours)
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Requirements: Required as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the cardiac intensive care unit (CVICU).
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, including those with cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, arrhythmias, and other critical cardiac conditions.
• Administer medications and manage intravenous lines and other therapies.
• Provide care for patients utilizing mechanical support devices such as IABP and Impella.
• Perform specialized procedures including bedside central/A-line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, and Swan/PA catheter insertion.
• Engage in targeted temperature management and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience required; first-time travelers with strong CVICU skills are also encouraged to apply.
• Current RN license for the state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are mandatory.
• Certified in CPI; NIHSS and CCRN certifications are preferred.

Unit Details

• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Number of Beds: 15
• Average Daily Census: 10
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1 for critically ill patients, up to 3 for stable, lower acuity patients.
• Common Diagnoses: Include but are not limited to cardiogenic shock, MI, advanced therapy workups, hypertensive emergencies, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Special Equipment

• Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, Ventilator, Cooling Device, CCO Monitor.

This role provides an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering specialized cardiac care. If you are a motivated and skilled RN with a passion for critical care, we encourage you to apply.