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

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) – CVICU

Location: Prescott, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 12
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 based on patient acuity
• Intensivists available in-house
• Respiratory Therapists available department-wide 24/7
• Respiratory equipment includes vents, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, HiFlow
• Telemetry: In-room monitors only (Nihon Khoden); RNs read strips (no monitor techs)
• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor coverage: 24/7
• No nurse aides on unit

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Scheduling: 7 days per week
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts per pay period (every two weeks); shifts may vary (Friday or Saturday nights)
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Call/Standby: Yes, maximum 3 per 12 weeks per contract
• Floating: Required as needed to ICU, PCU, MS, Tele units across both campuses
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
• Unit-specific orientation provided

Required Qualifications

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years CVICU experience
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Experience with IABP, CRRT, and fresh open heart surgery (OHS) from OR required
• RNs are required to titrate drips (common drips include Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levosimendan, Insulin, Cardene)
• Impella experience desired
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system preferred
• Radius Rule: Candidates must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year and must live within 50 miles
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Travel duo candidates must have their own vehicles and will not share schedules
• Floating assignments may include ICU, PCU, MS, and Tele units
• This position requires flexibility and the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and float as needed

This role is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a challenging and dynamic critical care environment with a focus on cardiovascular patients.