CVICU Registered Nurse
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus

Registered Nurse (CVICU) - Arizona, Prescott

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12 hours per shift, approximately 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 two-week pay period; shifts may vary (Friday or Saturday nights)
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Call/Standby: Required, maximum 3 per 12 weeks
• Floating: Yes, may float to ICU, PCU, MS, or Tele units across both campuses as needed
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
• Orientation: Unit/department-specific orientation provided

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
• Patients requiring IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), and fresh open heart surgery (OHS) experience from the OR

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips including Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levosimendan, Insulin, and Cardene
• RNs read cardiac rhythm strips; no monitor techs on unit
• Intensivists are in-house
• Respiratory Therapists available department-wide 24/7 (not unit-specific)
• Respiratory equipment includes ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and HiFlow
• In-room telemetry monitors (Nihon Khoden) used

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Experience with Impella device is desired
• Must have fresh open heart surgery experience from the OR
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates must have their own vehicle if applying as a travel duo; schedules will not be aligned
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and may not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN at any affiliated facilities within the past year
• Charge nurse and house supervisor roles are staffed 24/7
• No nurse aides on the unit
• Electronic medical record system: Cerner
• Floating assignments may include ICU, PCU, MS, and Telemetry units on both campuses

This position is suited for experienced CVICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity cardiac patients, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care interventions in a fast-paced environment.