Pay Rate: Up to $61/hr. combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.
Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available on day 1, 401k and more!
CVICU - Surgery (RN)
- Shifts: 12hr, 18:45-07:00
Job Summary
The CVICU Registered Nurse provides high-level, compassionate, and evidence-based care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgery, vascular procedures, heart transplants, or other complex cardiovascular conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients in a critical care setting.
- Monitor, interpret, and respond to complex cardiac rhythms, invasive hemodynamic data, and other vital parameters.
- Manage patients requiring advanced therapies such as IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella, ECMO, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation.
- Administer and titrate vasoactive and cardiac medications per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, etc.) to coordinate and optimize patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and ongoing care.
- Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and quality standards.
- Participate in unit-based quality initiatives and continuing education to maintain clinical competency.
Requirements:
- RN license in state of assignment. Minimum 2-year(s) exp.
- BLS and ACLS required.
- Experience in telemetry or step-down preferred.
- Strong assessment, multitasking, and crisis management skills.
Work Environment & Demands:
- Will work every 3rd weekend
- Hospital settings (Med-Surg units, post-op recovery, step-down).
- Physical demands include standing, lifting patients/equipment, and stress management.
