RN - Cardiovascular ICU - Nights - La Jolla
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) specializes in caring for acute patients with a variety of disease states. As a destination center for higher level of cardiac care in Southern California, CVICU implements progressive programs and therapies. As a member of our team, you will gain experience in cardiac surgery, heart failure, shock, advanced resuscitation measures, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, LVAD, Impella, Tandem Heart, IABP, and CRRT. The RN is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice, focusing on Cardiac Diagnosis. Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. They will work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. The CVICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert in cardiac care through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- One (1) year of recent RN experience in an adult ICU
- California Registered Nurse License
- Current American Heart Association BLS
- Current American Heart Association ACLS
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring in heart failure and cardiac surgery population
Responsibilities
- Providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice, focusing on Cardiac Diagnosis.
- Assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
Benefits
- New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
