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.