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Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, all-monitored cardiovascular ICU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity
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Care for a complex patient population including post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and overflow ICU patients
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Titrate and manage multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, propofol, fentanyl, heparin, insulin, and others per protocol or provider order
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Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impella devices, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral)
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Read, interpret, and document cardiac rhythm strips; all patients are connected to Philips monitoring and RNs are expected to independently interpret strips
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Float to every level of care as needed and be prepared to take a full patient team independently from the start of assignment
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Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated prior to submission)
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BLS certification required
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Minimum of 2 years of solid, recent CVICU experience; candidates must be able to function independently with this patient population without unit-specific training on equipment or patient acuity
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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 interpret cardiac rhythms independently
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Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy; a negative drug screen for all panels is required
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Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment
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ACLS certification preferred
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CCRN certification is a plus
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Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients is a bonus
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Prior experience with VAD patients or cardiac transplant populations is advantageous
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Work in a high-acuity, fast-paced cardiovascular ICU with access to advanced specialty intervention equipment and a diverse, complex patient population that offers strong professional growth for experienced CVICU nurses
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Charge nurse coverage and house supervisor support available 24/7, along with respiratory therapy, monitor techs, and patient care technicians on unit
