CVICU Registered Nurse
Great Falls, MT
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse (CVICU RN) - Night Shift

Location: Great Falls, Montana
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Hours per Week: 36

Position Overview

• Provide care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients in a cardiac medical surgical unit (10-bed CVICU).
• Care for immediate post-operative open heart patients from day one.
• Patient populations include pediatrics, pre/post PCI care, pacemaker, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis, and various surgical cases.
• Operate advanced medical equipment such as central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, arterial lines (A-lines), multiple IVs, and provide short-term ventilation support.
• Assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Act as a clinical leader and assist with precepting staff.
• Provide direct patient care from admission through discharge, including discharge planning.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Montana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 2 years CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Additional Information

• Shift: Night shift
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• No prior travel experience required.