RN - CVICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years in CVICU; 1.5 years of experience may be considered with strong background at a large facility.

License: Active RN License in California

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Flu vaccination required, with no exemptions
• Experience with EPIC preferred

Description:

Two supervisory references from within the last year are required at the time of submission. Candidates must have experience managing patients in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The RN will care for patients undergoing procedures such as valve surgeries, CABGs, TAVRs, STEMIs, and IABPs. Responsibilities include placing central lines, administering blood products, and managing ventilated patients. A strong understanding of central venous pressure monitoring and management of dysrhythmias is essential.

The RN will work with specialized equipment such as Level 1 rapid infusers and Alaris IV pumps. Float to other units, such as Burn or Medical-Surgical ICU or telemetry, may be required when needed. The schedule will include every other weekend and requires working three of five holidays. All candidates must be flexible with scheduling and patient assignments. Maintaining infection prevention standards and safety protocols is critical in this role.

The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic interdisciplinary team.

• Maximum time off is ten days, with no requests allowed in the first two weeks of the assignment.