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Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on acuity
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Care for a complex patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve repairs/replacements, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVR, targeted temperature management, and ventilated patients
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Manage and titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
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Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, 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 monitor strips independently; all patients monitored via Philips monitoring system
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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 (or compact eligibility) in Illinois
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Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required; candidates must be able to function independently from day one — no unit-specific training provided
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BLS certification required
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Demonstrated proficiency with cardiovascular ICU equipment including swans, arterial lines, CVCs, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and ventilators
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Ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously and manage high-acuity, complex cardiovascular patients
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Strong strip interpretation, critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
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Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, house supervisor support, respiratory therapy, and monitor technician support on every shift
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Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population including EP patients, ECMO, IABP, temporary pacing, and soon-to-come VAD and heart transplant cases
