CVICU
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Location: Austin, TX
Scrub Color: Navy
About the Role
Join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit as a Registered Nurse delivering high-quality direct patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You'll manage complex cardiac cases with a focus on safety, evidence-based practice, and optimal patient recovery.
Clinical Scope
The unit primarily cares for cardiac surgery patients (80%) and advanced heart failure patients (20%), including:
- Open heart recovery and post-surgical management
- Heart transplant patients
- LVAD implants, ECMO, Impella, and IABP support
- CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring, and continuous cardiac output monitoring
Key Responsibilities
- Implement individualized care plans with continuous outcome monitoring and treatment adjustments
- Administer physician and nursing orders in compliance with regulatory standards
- Manage advanced cardiac devices and hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and safe care transitions
- Support quality improvement and organizational initiatives
Qualifications
- Current RN license (verification required)
- Cardiac advanced device therapy experience required: IABP, Impella, and Swan-Ganz catheter management
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills in high-acuity settings
Additional Requirements
Float to MICU, SICU, medical, or cardiac stepdown units as needed. Standard onboarding requirements include core competency exams, EKG certification, and required immunizations.