(RN) Registered Nurse - CVICU | Kannapolis, North Carolina

Advance your nursing expertise in a dynamic Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) environment, supporting patients with complex cardiac diagnoses and post-surgical needs. This contract opportunity is well-suited for nurses with a background in critical care, looking to make a significant impact.

Schedule & Shift Details:

• 12-hour Night Shifts: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No call or callback responsibilities
• Expect to work 75% of major holidays

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience, preferably within CVICU
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency in managing vasoactive medications, surgical drains, chest tubes, ventilators, and CRRT
• Experience with invasive lines: arterial, PA catheters, transvenous pacemakers
• Familiarity with invasive devices such as IABP and Impella strongly preferred
• EMR: Epic; IV pumps: Alaris; Medication dispensing: Omnicell; Monitoring: Phillips
• Ability and willingness to float within the regional hospital network as needed (paid if travel between sites during shift)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert nursing care for post-cardiac surgery, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, and critically ill cardiovascular patients
• Provide safe, thorough management of invasive devices and life-sustaining interventions
• Collaborate within a high-acuity multidisciplinary team supported by 24/7 intensivist and respiratory therapy
• Maintain high standards in patient safety, monitoring, and documentation
• Adhere to hospital policies for holidays, float assignments, and schedule cycles

Benefits & Perks:

• Free parking
• Departmental and facility orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• Support from dedicated charge nurse, vascular access, and respiratory therapy teams

Immerse yourself in a collaborative and challenging CVICU setting—apply today to elevate your career and make a vital difference in critical patient care!