Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care to critically ill cardiovascular patients in the CVICU/CCU. The RN will monitor complex cardiac conditions, manage advanced therapies, and collaborate closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, vital signs, laboratory results, and neurological status.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and titratable vasoactive medications.
- Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation and other advanced respiratory support.
- Care for patients with acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac procedures.
- Monitor and manage invasive lines, drains, and other critical care devices.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and cardiovascular emergencies.
- Participate in code blue, rapid response, and emergency interventions.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and critical care protocols.
Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Current ACLS certification required.
- Minimum 1–2 years of recent CVICU, CCU, ICU, or critical care experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic management, ventilator care, and critical care medications.
- Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with EMR systems preferred.
Pay Rate
$74.19 - $79.07/hour
About us :
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