Registered Nurse CVSU

About the role

Registered Nurse in a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSU) specializing in caring for critically ill adult patients with severe cardiac, vascular, and thoracic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, high-quality care by collaborating with healthcare teams, assessing and implementing patient treatment plans, and managing complex conditions such as cardiogenic shock, aortic dissection, mechanical circulatory support, and post-surgery recovery.
• Serve as a leader in patient care, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes, while acting as the primary nurse for each patient.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures, and utilize evidence-based practices with compassion.
• Deliver comprehensive critical care in a 29-bed unit with a patient nurse ratio of 1-2:1, managing complex cardiovascular cases, including post-open heart surgeries and thoracotomies.
• Act as part of a diverse, specialized team committed to remarkable care, safety, and continuous improvement in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of acute nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Critical care experience is a plus.