CVICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Coronary Care ICU

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: CTICU/CVICU (Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular ICU)
Unit Size: 24 beds
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a high-acuity coronary care ICU setting.
• Patient population includes cardiac surgery recovery, ECMO, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, IABP, CRRT, TAVR, and other complex cardiac and thoracic cases.
• Float to other ICUs and telemetry units as needed, including a satellite campus.
• Work 12-hour day shifts (7am-7pm).
• Weekend requirement: 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule.
• Holidays worked based on unit coverage.
• Charge nurse duties included (no patient assignment during charge shifts).
• Nurse aides available (2 PCTs per shift).
• Use Cerner EMR system.
• Telemetry monitored with Phillips system.
• Intensivist coverage during the day and on-call at night.
• No dedicated IV team; strong IV skills required.
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7.
• Orientation includes 2 days on the floor plus a pass/fail SIMs lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (except some units with modified requirements).
• High number of bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, and epidurals.
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years of CORE ICU experience in Coronary Care or CVICU.
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; CCRN certification preferred.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Must pass a Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam within 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance (maximum 2 attempts).
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs lab.
• Prior travel experience is required for certain specialties (ED, Neuro ICU), but not explicitly stated as required for this ICU role.
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings.
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
• Must have reliable transportation (own vehicle required for travel teams).
• Candidates cannot hold concurrent contracts with other employers.
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for at least 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment.

Additional Notes

• High acuity patient care with frequent bedside procedures.
• Patient ratios typically 1:1 to 1:2, with telemetry float ratios up to 4:1.
• Scrub color: Navy.
• Parking and shuttle arrangements provided.
• Orientation and onboarding deadlines are strict; incomplete files will delay start dates.
• Facility enforces strict professional appearance and conduct policies.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with strong cardiac critical care skills seeking a challenging, fast-paced environment in a teaching hospital setting.