The Registered Nurse – CVICU provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in the cardiovascular medical and surgical intensive care unit. This role requires advanced clinical skills to manage complex cardiac conditions, including patients with mechanical circulatory support devices. The RN will collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a high-acuity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in the CVICU
Safely manage a patient assignment of up to two ICU patients
Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, including hemodynamic status and cardiac rhythms
Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products as prescribed
Operate and manage advanced cardiac devices such as Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Support patients requiring renal replacement therapy, including NxStage systems
Respond promptly to emergencies and perform life-saving interventions
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
Current RN license in the state of practice
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with commitment to obtain BSN
Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications (if any)
Current experience managing Impella and IABP devices
NxStage training and experience with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Prior experience in a CVICU or cardiac surgical ICU setting
Certifications (if any)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – preferred
Education: Associate's Degree
Certification: Basic Life Support , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support