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Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed cardiovascular ICU managing complex diagnoses including post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), 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 written orders
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Manage and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT
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Manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral); support ventilated patients utilizing ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, heated high flow, and nitric oxide
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Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using Philips monitoring systems; apply strong critical thinking and assessment skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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Float to all levels of care as needed and take a full patient team assignment
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Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
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BLS certification required
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Minimum 3–5 years of CVICU experience with demonstrated ability to independently manage cardiovascular ICU patients
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Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheters, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and drip titration
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Must be able to function independently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment without unit-specific equipment training
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Must comply with a drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels; 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 cardiovascular surgical patients
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Familiarity with ECMO, VAD management, or cardiac transplant care
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Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with access to advanced specialty equipment and a broad, complex patient population
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Benefit from 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor support, on-unit respiratory therapy coverage, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team including CV and CCS APNs and PAs
