CVICU RN

Location: Great Falls, Montana |
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site, 3x12s, Days Overview

A premier hospital organization serving a large regional population is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This facility offers strong nurse-to-patient ratios that support personalized, high-quality care and fosters a collaborative, safety-focused culture supported by modern medical technology.

• Provide high-quality, direct clinical care to medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients requiring advanced physiological monitoring from admission through discharge.
• Manage and operate advanced cardiac and life-support equipment, including mechanical ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, multiple titration IV pumps, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
• Monitor and manage patients utilizing advanced cardiac assist devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella pumps.
• Serve as a clinical leader on the floor, providing direction and collaborative support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary hospital staff.
• Collaborate closely with Providers, Charge Nurses, and nurse leadership to implement evidence-based care plans and thorough discharge planning.
• Maintain meticulous, timely electronic documentation of patient status, interventions, and clinical outcomes.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program;
  Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Core certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Proven post-graduate clinical practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical unit coupled with recent Critical Care/ICU nursing experience specifically involving cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• EPNC and TNCC certifications are highly preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of dedicated Cardiac Surgical ICU experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on clinical familiarity with Impella pumps, cardiac balloon pumps, and CRRT equipment is highly desired.

• $25,000.00 retention bonus to support long-term transition and commitment to the team (available for external candidates only).
• Schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week (3x12s), allowing for 4 days off weekly.
• Strong, industry-leading nurse-to-patient ratios designed to prevent burnout and maximize patient safety.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust retirement savings plan with a generous employer matching contribution.
• Fully covered medical malpractice insurance.
• Abundant long-term professional growth and clinical ladder advancement opportunities within an innovative healthcare system.
• Final hourly compensation will be verified and determined based on documented years of nursing experience.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification.

This position offers a highly desirable 3x12s schedule with 4 days off weekly, strong nurse-to-patient ratios that help prevent burnout, and a $25,000.00 retention bonus for external candidates, along with long-term clinical growth opportunities.