CVICU RN
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus

Registered Nurse (CVICU) - Prescott, Arizona

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Unit Size: 12 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 depending on patient acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Must work 2 weekend shifts per pay period; schedule may vary (e.g., Friday or Saturday nights)
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Call/Standby: Required, maximum 3 per 12 weeks
• Floating: Required as needed to ICU, PCU, MS, Tele units across both campuses
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation: Unit/department-specific orientation provided

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
• Common procedures/skills: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), fresh open heart surgery (OHS) experience from OR
• RN responsibilities include titrating drips such as Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levofedrin, Insulin, Cardene
• Monitoring: RNs read cardiac rhythm strips; in-room monitors only (Nihon Khoden system)
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7 department-wide; equipment includes ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, HiFlow
• Intensivists are in-house

Required Certifications & Exams

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing (failure results in a 6-month disqualification from assignments in this region)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Experience with fresh open heart surgery (OHS) from the OR
• Ability to titrate drips including Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levofedrin, Insulin, and Cardene

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with the specified health system within the past year (50-mile radius rule)
• Prescreen and auto-offer available if return-to-office date is less than 7 days and no holiday requests
• Charge nurse and house supervisor roles are staffed 24/7
• No nurse aides on the unit
• Floating may include ICU, PCU, MS, and Tele units on both campuses
• Electronic medical record system: Cerner
• Schedule includes every other weekend or variable weekend shifts at nursing leadership discretion

Summary

This CVICU RN role requires strong critical care skills, especially in cardiac and post-operative care, with a focus on advanced monitoring and titration of drips. The position demands flexibility in scheduling, including weekends, holidays, and floating to other units. Prior CVICU experience of at least two years and required certifications are mandatory, along with passing a dysrhythmia exam.