CVPICU

CVPICU RN Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Position Summary

Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiovascular and critical-care needs. Monitor patients closely, manage advanced therapies, and respond quickly to changes in condition.

• Perform comprehensive pediatric and cardiovascular assessments.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and hemodynamic status.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments as ordered.
• Manage ventilators, invasive lines, drains, and other critical-care equipment.
• Monitor patients before and after cardiac procedures and surgeries.
• Recognize and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and emergencies.
• Assist with procedures, resuscitation, and stabilization of critically ill patients.
• Educate and support patients’ families throughout the course of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow safety and infection-control standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Previous PICU, CVICU, pediatric, or cardiovascular critical-care experience preferred.
• BLS and PALS required; ACLS preferred/required as applicable.
• Strong pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency-response skills.
• Excellent communication and family-centered care abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity pediatric environment.