CVICU Registered Nurse
Great Falls, MT
ND Global Consulting Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Unit: 10-Bed CVICU
Location: Montana
Facility Type: 36 Licensed Inpatient Beds | 10 ICU Beds

Position Overview

The facility is expanding its cardiac services to accommodate higher-acuity patients and is seeking an experienced, critical care-trained Registered Nurse (RN) for its 10-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).

Recent open-heart recovery nursing experience is mandatory. Candidates must be fully trained and capable of caring for immediate postoperative open-heart surgery patients from their first day.

The RN will provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including cardiovascular and general medical-surgical patients. The role requires strong critical care assessment skills, the ability to operate advanced medical equipment, and the ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients from admission through discharge.
• Care for immediate postoperative open-heart surgery patients.
• Monitor and manage critically ill cardiovascular patients and recognize signs of clinical deterioration.
• Provide care to patients undergoing PCI, pacemaker placement, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, and thoracotomy.
• Care for patients with CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, pulmonary embolism (PE), sepsis, and other complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Operate and manage advanced medical equipment, including:
  • Arterial lines (A-lines) and other invasive monitoring lines.
  • Central lines and chest tubes.
  • Multiple IV pumps and intravenous infusions.
  • Nasogastric tubes and continuous bladder irrigation systems.
  • Noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support equipment.
• Perform cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpret EKGs.
• Provide physical, emotional, spiritual, and culturally appropriate patient support.
• Implement established policies and procedures while working with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate discharge planning and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, nursing leadership, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical leadership and assist with staff orientation and precepting as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree from an accredited nursing program.

Experience:

• Recent critical care nursing experience required.
• Recent open-heart recovery experience required.
• Must be capable of independently caring for immediate postoperative open-heart patients from day one.
• CVICU and open-heart surgery experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Montana RN license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to: Providers, Charge Nurse, ICU Director, and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Provides direction to: RNs, LPNs, CNAs, housekeeping staff, and dietary staff, as applicable.
• Collaborates with: Providers, healthcare professionals, and allied health staff.

Compensation

• Permanent placement opportunity.
• Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Important Requirements

• Candidates must have recent critical care experience.
• Recent open-heart recovery experience is essential.
• Candidates must be prepared to care for immediate postoperative open-heart patients independently on their first day.
• An active Montana RN license and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.