Registered Nurse - CVICU

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)

The CVICU at Bethesda North Hospital provides advanced, specialized care for critically ill cardiac and vascular patients. This 32-bed unit supports recovery after complex cardiovascular surgeries, including open-heart procedures, heart failure interventions, and advanced device therapies. Nurses in this unit work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, NPs, and a full multidisciplinary team to deliver 24/7, high-acuity care. The CVICU offers hands-on experience with ECMO circuits, Impella, LVADs, balloon pumps, and other advanced life-support technologies — with educational collaboration through the Cleveland Clinic.

Care for high-acuity cardiac and vascular patients in a cutting-edge ICU environment.

Unique hands-on opportunities managing ECMO, Impella, LVADs, balloon pumps, and fresh open-heart cases.

Strong collaboration with cardiothoracic NPs, surgeons, and intensivists providing 24/7 coverage.

Access to exceptional education and development through the Cleveland Clinic partnership.

Multidisciplinary support, including pharmacy, therapy, and dietary teams, to ensure holistic care.

Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families; document per Tri Health guidelines.

Develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings, standards of care, and targeted outcomes.

Deliver holistic, safe, and evidence-based care for critically ill cardiovascular patients.

Communicate effectively with physicians, NPs, and the interdisciplinary team.

Update and revise care plans based on clinical changes and patient/family input.

Complete all assignments and documentation within required time frames.

Provide patient/family counseling and education regarding care plans and recovery.

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.

BSN required within 5 years of hire.

Active Registered Nurse license.

BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Strong knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, and nursing sciences.

Membership in a related professional nursing organization.

Up to 1 year clinical nursing experience (CVICU or critical care strongly preferred).

Full-Time - 36 hrs/week

Nights

Bethesda North Hospital (CVICU)

On-site, high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting

Tri Health offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Hourly Incentives & Bonus:

$1hr Weekend Incentive

$4hr Shift Differential

$6hr Full Time Nights Premium

$ Acute Care Incentive Pay
- Hourly Pay Based on Previous RN Experience

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient's needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing

New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)

Registered Nurse

Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle

Preferred membership in related professional organization

RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience

Preferred certification in specialty

The Tri Health Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, Tri Health encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty;

involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Bending
- Frequently

Climbing
- Rarely

Concentrating
- Consistently

Continuous Learning
- Consistently

Hearing:
Conversation
- Consistently

Hearing:
Other Sounds
- Consistently

Interpersonal Communication
- Consistently

Kneeling
- Occasionally

Lifting