RN—Cardiovascular ICU
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. The J5-5 Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 14-bed, high-acuity unit caring for critically ill cardiovascular patients. Patients typically require advanced mechanical circulatory support, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), and Impella. Nurses on the unit manage these cardiac support devices. ECMO is commonly used as a bridge to recovery, device implantation, or heart transplantation. The caregiver provides direct nursing care and works a day/night rotation, either 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday work is required.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- For a critical care area, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA must be presented upon hire or within the first year of employment.
- One year of current acute care RN experience or military RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
- Educate patients and their families.
- Manage advanced cardiac support devices, including ECMO, LVAD, and Impella.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
