RN - 19474134
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will provide critical care to patients with cardiovascular conditions in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). The role requires managing a patient ratio of 1:2, or 1:1 based on acuity, interpreting cardiac strips, and collaborating with intensivists and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient care. Nurses may float to ICU, PCU, medical-surgical, or telemetry units as needed. Unit-specific orientation is provided upon hire. Navy Blue scrubs are required. The position is scheduled for night shifts with rotating weekends and holiday shifts; specific scheduling may vary based on unit needs.
Requirements
- Current ACLS certification.
- Current BLS certification.
- At least 2 years of experience in a CVICU setting.
- Ability to take and pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts before signing the contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IABP.
- Experience with CRRT.
- Experience caring for patients immediately following open-heart surgery from the operating room.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical care to patients with cardiovascular conditions in the CVICU.
- Manage a patient ratio of 1:2, or 1:1 based on acuity.
- Administer and titrate medications, including Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levophed, Insulin, and Cardene.
- Collaborate with intensivists and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient care.
- Interpret cardiac strips using the unit’s telemetry monitoring equipment.
- Float to ICU, PCU, medical-surgical, or telemetry units as needed.
- Work night shifts, rotating weekends, and holidays; at least two weekend shifts per pay period are required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
