CVICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas West Hospital
$1,788-2,662/weekTNAA TotalMed RN will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - 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 nurses who thrive 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.
Unit Details:
- Capacity: 15 beds
- Patient Population: Adolescents through late adults (ages 14 to 60+)
- Diagnoses include: Cardiac surgery, cardiac transplant, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, post cardiopulmonary arrest, post ventricular assist device placement
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: Typically 1:2
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
- Minimum of 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience
- CVICU experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience
- Specialty: Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience appropriate for CVICU critical care nursing (typically 1-2 years critical care experience recommended)
- Prior travel experience: Not required
Additional Information
- The role involves caring for critically ill patients with complex cardiac and neurological conditions.
- The environment is high acuity and fast paced, requiring strong critical thinking and advanced nursing skills.
- The nurse will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including patient care technicians.
This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs seeking a challenging CVICU assignment in a dynamic hospital setting.
Facility
Saint Thomas West Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Saint Thomas West Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 412 beds
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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