CVICU

Cardiac ICU (CVICU) Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced RN to join its cardiac intensive care unit on a night shift schedule. You'll provide direct care to critically ill cardiac and post-cardiothoracic surgery patients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Shift & Schedule

• 3 nights per week, 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Sunday–Saturday rotation
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle; at least one holiday required
• Patient ratios: 1:2 on nights
• 13-week contract

What You'll Do

• Monitor hemodynamic status and respond to acute changes in cardiac rhythm and stability
• Manage advanced life support equipment: ventilators, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, IABP, ECMO, and mechanical circulatory support devices
• Administer and titrate vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips per protocol
• Provide immediate post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients, including chest tube and pacing wire management
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Perform rapid response and code interventions
• Educate patients and families throughout recovery

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license (CA)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum 1+ year of CVICU or cardiac critical care experience
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery care and hemodynamic monitoring
• Travel experience: 1 year total; 6 months within the last year

Additional Information

• Float requirements: May float to other ICU levels or medical-surgical/telemetry units across the health system as needed
• Pre-placement modules required (8 hours, completed before start date)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• 7-day maximum time-to-return-to-work