Step into an impactful nursing role where your Cardiothoracic ICU expertise is both valued and essential. This opportunity focuses on providing high-acuity care to diverse cardiovascular surgery patients within a specialized 6-bed CTICU. The unit regularly manages cases including CV surgery, cardiogenic shock, and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, seeking nurses with proven experience alongside fresh postoperative hearts.
Required Schedule/Hours:
- Contract position
- Must meet 75-mile radius rule
Qualifications:
- Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years’ CVICU experience
- Recent hands-on experience caring for fresh postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system
- Familiarity with complex cardiovascular cases, including care of patients with cardiogenic shock and AAA
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients recovering from major cardiac procedures
- Monitor, assess, and document ongoing patient status using EPIC
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams for optimal post-operative patient outcomes
- Provide expert-level assessment, intervention, and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Respond swiftly to patient changes, initiating evidence-based interventions
Professional Advantages:
- Work within a highly specialized, collaborative, and supportive CTICU
- Gain exposure to complex, acute cardiac cases, enhancing your clinical skillset
- Valuable experience in a focused, state-of-the-art environment
- Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to patients at critical moments of care
Your commitment to exceptional cardiovascular nursing will be appreciated and relied upon in this dynamic role. If you’re ready to advance your career and impact patient lives in a thriving cardiac unit, apply now to take the next step.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement