Coronary Care ICU RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Coronary Care ICU (T4)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• Unit: CTICU/CVICU (Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular ICU)
• Beds: 24
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• Charge Nurse role available (no patient assignment)
• Nurse aides: 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on days and nights during high census
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Holidays: Worked as part of rotation
• Scrub color: Navy
• Telemetry system: Phillips
• Intensivist coverage: In-house during days, on-call at night
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Float assignments: ICU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry units; possible float to other campuses
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days

Patient Population & Care

• High acuity cardiac surgery recovery patients
• Common diagnoses and procedures:

  • Cardiac surgery recovery
  • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
  • ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
  • Lung, thoracic, esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
  • Empallas (likely Impella device)
• High number of bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, epidurals
• Experience with IABP and CABG patients preferred

Required Certifications & Experience

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of core ICU experience required in specialty being submitted (Coronary Care ICU)
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital environment; experience with trauma and teaching preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
• Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (exceptions apply for some units)
• Strong IV skills required (no dedicated IV team)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Prior travel experience is required for some ICU specialties (ED, Neuro ICU noted; confirm if applicable)
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Candidates cannot hold concurrent contracts with this employer
• Must have been off permanent staff status with this employer for at least 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• Parking provided with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
• 50-mile radius rule applies (no local rates)
• High acuity environment with frequent bedside procedures and complex patient care
• Orientation includes education on lifts, restraints, and wound care (non-graded)
• Facility enforces strict sterile field maintenance during SIMs Lab; candidates not competent in sterile technique may not be a good fit

Summary

This is a high-acuity, fast-paced Coronary Care ICU RN position requiring strong critical care skills, trauma experience, and proficiency with cardiac surgery recovery patients and advanced cardiac devices. The role demands adherence to strict facility policies, successful completion of required exams, and the ability to work nights with weekend and holiday rotations. Candidates must be prepared for a teaching hospital environment and demonstrate competency in sterile technique and bedside procedures.