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Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity
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Manage a complex cardiovascular patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, and ventilated patients
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Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol per protocol and physician orders
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Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral)
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Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips independently; all patients monitored via Philips monitoring system with monitor tech support available
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Float to all levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to take a full patient team assignment
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Active RN licensure applicable to the state of Illinois
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Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience required; must be able to function independently from day one without unit-specific equipment training
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BLS certification required
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Proficiency with cardiovascular ICU equipment and procedures including swans, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, ECMO, and ventilator management
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Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills; ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously
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Demonstrated critical thinking, strong assessment skills, effective communication, and ability to perform in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
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Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse, house supervisor, respiratory therapy, and advanced practice provider coverage
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Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population with advanced equipment including ECMO, Impella, IABP, CRRT, and nitric oxide therapy
