Registered Nurse; RN Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit; CVICU

Registered Nurse (RN) for our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Full‑time Night Shift opportunity with long‑term potential.

Location:

Augusta, Georgia (Onsite).

Job ‑95956

Pay Range: $33/hr – $59/hr competitive compensation based on experience. Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn to perform the Nursing Process for complex CVICU patients (e.g., post‑cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, MI). Provide patient and family‑centered care in a high‑stakes environment.
• Coordinate safe patient care within a high‑intensity interdisciplinary team. Engage in unit rounds and clear communication with cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, and specialists.
• Actively engage in all residency and CVICU‑specific competency assessments, simulations, and educational sessions. Begin developing preceptorship skills.
• Incorporate the latest cardiac research, performance improvement, and safety standards into daily practice.
• Develop proficiency in managing invasive hemodynamic monitoring (e.g., Swan‑Ganz), intra‑aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VAD), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and vasoactive drug drips.

Key Requirements and Technology

Experience:

• Current RN license (Georgia or Compact State) or eligible to obtain.
• Current BLS certification (required upon hire).
• Less than 1 year of professional RN experience (New Graduates welcome).
• Strong desire to specialize in cardiovascular and critical care nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN) is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is strongly preferred.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required within 180 days of hire (training provided).
• Prior student clinical rotations or externships in ICU, CVICU, or Step‑down are a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer‑service skills.
• Aptitude for developing critical‑thinking and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced, technical environment.
• Basic computer skills;
  Epic/3M experience is a plus.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.