Cardiovascular Care Unit RN
Chico, CA
World Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
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Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVU)
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care (CPCU), CVICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Telemetry Cardiac, Critical Care (CCU)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive patient care within a Cardiovascular Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations with medium to high acuity conditions. Patients are generally stable but may have a high risk of becoming unstable and require advanced monitoring and specialized nursing care.

The unit manages patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including cardiac diagnoses, pre- and post-operative cardiac procedures, acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, post-pacemaker insertion, and other related disease processes. Nurses are responsible for delivering high-quality care, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and responding to changes in patient condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for cardiovascular and critical care patients
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative cardiac care
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
• Perform cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition
• Document patient care accurately using electronic medical records
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support care plans
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection control standards
• Float to other units, including Med/Surg, as needed

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Adult through geriatric patients
• Medium to high acuity cardiovascular cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio up to 1:4

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts (0700 start)
• Holiday coverage required
• Hours and scheduling based on department needs

Requirements

• Active California RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records
• Ability to float to other units as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cardiac progressive care, telemetry, or cardiovascular ICU
• Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Additional Information

• Contract nurses must be W-2 employees of their agency
• Orientation and unit-specific training provided
• Floating may be required based on patient care needs