CVICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas West Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

Seeking highly motivated critical care Registered Nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity critical care environment. The unit cares for some of the most critically ill patients, primarily focusing on cardiothoracic surgery (open heart recovery) and neuro/neurosurgery. The team also provides ICU-level care for COVID-19 patients, including those requiring ECMO support.

Unit Details:

• Unit Capacity: 15 beds
• Patient Population: Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Transplant, Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Post Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Post Ventricular Assist Device Placement
• Patient Age Range: Adolescents through late adults (14 - 60+)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience
• CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements and Onboarding Credentials

• Verification of current nursing license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Completion of health screenings and immunizations including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or immunity evidence)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years)
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA with follow-up as needed)
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Fit testing for respiratory protection (annual update required)
• Completion of unit-specific competencies and skills checklists annually
• Background checks including criminal history and employment verification
• Submission of professional references (minimum two)
• Completion of required onboarding education and competency attestations

Work Environment

• High-acuity critical care unit with a focus on cardiac and neurological patients
• Fast-paced setting requiring strong clinical skills and ability to manage complex patient care
• Collaborative team environment with Registered Nurses and Patient Care Technicians

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with cardiovascular ICU expertise looking to work in a challenging and rewarding environment.