CVICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas West Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Description

Seeking highly motivated critical care registered nurses who excel in a fast-paced, high-acuity 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.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience
• CVICU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Information

• The role involves caring for critically ill patients with complex cardiac and neurological conditions.
• Experience with ECMO patients and COVID-19 ICU care is relevant.
• The position requires strong critical thinking and ability to work in a high-acuity environment.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.