CVICU RN
Houston, TX
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days

Position Overview

The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is crucial in providing high-quality patient care within a busy Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CCU). This position requires a dedicated professional who is skilled in managing complex patient needs, including critical care scenarios.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CCU)
• Number of Beds: 18
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2, occasionally 1:1

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with conditions such as heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, and arrhythmias.
• Utilize advanced skills including managing ventilators, administering pressors, and conducting hemodynamic assessments.
• Titrate drips such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dobutamine as per patient needs.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and ECG strips using HP monitors.
• Participate in departmental orientation sessions and adhere to all documentation requirements, including Epic.
• Actively collaborate with advanced practice providers and healthcare team members.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license.
• Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a cardiac intensive care or similar high-volume setting.
• Experience with advanced devices and procedures including IABP, Impella, CRRT, and management of sedation in critical care is preferred.
• Ability to float to similar units as needed.

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend and evening work required.

Additional Notes

Daily parking is available at various locations, with several options for monthly passes. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as self-scheduling is not permitted. Please note that support staff may be limited, and RNs will need to manage multiple responsibilities.