Cardiac ICU RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary Care ICU (T4)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Specialty: Coronary Care ICU (T4) / CTICU/CVICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)

Job Details

• Unit: CTICU/CVICU
• Unit Size: 24 beds
• Shift: 7am - 7pm (12-hour shifts for nights)
• Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (4 total weekend shifts for nights)
• Holidays: Worked as part of rotation based on unit coverage
• Patient Ratios:

  • ICU: 1:1 to 1:2 (high number of 1:1 assignments)
  • Telemetry units: 4:1
• Float Requirements:

  • Float to other ICUs and all Telemetry units (travelers float before permanent staff)
  • May be required to float to Westgate campus
• Charge Nurse: Yes, with no patient assignment
• Nurse Aides: 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on days and nights with high census
• Scrub Color: Navy
• EMR System: Cerner
• Telemonitoring: Phillips system
• In-House Coverage: Intensivist on during days, on-call at night
• IV Team: No dedicated team; strong IV skills required
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: Available 24/7, including transplant patient support

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Cardiac surgery recovery
• Patients with IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) experience preferred
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Lung, thoracic, liver, and kidney transplant patients
• Esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• High acuity with many bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, epidurals

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • CCRN preferred but not required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of core ICU experience in specialty being submitted (Coronary Care ICU/CTICU/CVICU)
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required
  • Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior Travel Experience:

  • Prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU roles (not explicitly required here, but note for other units)
• Other Requirements:

  • Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
  • Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
  • Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
  • Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab (includes Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes)
  • Must be competent in sterile field maintenance and common ICU nursing skills
  • Must have strong IV skills (no dedicated IV team)
  • Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team

Orientation & Onboarding

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days on the unit
• Day 1 pass/fail exam and SIMs Lab required
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date (no exceptions)

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot work two contracts simultaneously within this system
• Must have been off permanent staff status with the system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to facility; night shift parking in garage
• Nursing students may be present as this is a teaching hospital
• High acuity environment with frequent bedside procedures

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with strong cardiac and critical care skills, who are comfortable working in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on cardiac surgery recovery and transplant patients.