Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiovascular

About the role

As a RN in the Cardiovascular ICU, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

North Alabama Medical Center's Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment dedicated to providing exceptional care for critically ill cardiac and vascular patients. The unit specializes in the management of complex cardiovascular conditions, including:

• Post-operative open-heart surgery patients
• Advanced heart failure cases
• Patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and life-sustaining therapies

CVICU nurses work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. This dynamic unit offers opportunities to develop advanced critical care skills, utilize cutting-edge technology, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while supporting patients and families through some of their most challenging healthcare experiences.

How you'll contribute

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Schedule

3x12 Full Time - 7:00PM - 7:00AM

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Nursing
• Current Alabama RN license (or eligible for licensure)
• BLS required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match and performance bonus
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities