CVICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Unit Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Patient Types:

  • Open heart, complex thoracic and vascular surgery patients
  • Patients supported by Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO
  • Advanced cardiac surgeries, lytic cases, carotids, TCARS, Fempop, EVARs/Endo AAAs
  • Complex cases from cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with CVICU patient population
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must be able to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics

Clinical & Unit Details

• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips (no telemetry techs on unit)
• RNs troubleshoot respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, etc.)
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignment
• No CNAs or patient care techs on unit
• Hospitalists and Intensivists in-house 24/7

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shifts: 0630-1830 and 1830-0630 (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other or as needed
• Floating: Required to float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of submittal
• Radius rule: Candidate must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• RN skills exam during orientation: Open book, must score 90% or higher to continue employment
• No call or standby requirement

Summary

This CVICU RN role requires a minimum of 1 year of specialized CVICU experience, strong critical care skills including titrating drips and interpreting telemetry, and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients. The position offers 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage, and requires flexibility to float to other inpatient units (excluding Maternity/NICU). Strict compliance with facility policies and certifications is mandatory.