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We are seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse to join our cardiac care unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in post-operative cardiac care and be skilled in managing critically ill patients. Shift Details Night
3x12 hours (19:00 - 07:00) Responsibilities Provide direct patient care for fresh open-heart admissions from the operating room. Monitor and manage pressure lines, including Swan-Ganz catheters. Utilize Impella and CRRT devices in the care of patients.
Adhere to established protocols and best practices in cardiac care. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Qualifications Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a CVICU setting.
Must have hands-on experience with direct open-heart admissions and cardiac surgery skills. Experience with ACT (Activated Clotting Time) is required.
ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale. Additional Information Contract length: 13 weeks with possible extension. Ratio of patients per nurse is 1:2 based on patient acuity.
Scrubs are not provided. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system used is Cerner.
About the role
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in post-operative cardiac care and be skilled in managing critically ill patients.