CVICU

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced CVICU nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment. You'll provide direct patient care in a dynamic cardiac intensive care environment managing complex post-operative and interventional cardiac patients.

Shift & Schedule

• 3 x 12-hour nights: 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Float capability required to Burn, Medical/Surgical ICU, or telemetry as needed
• No on-call
• Maximum 10 days time off (none within first 2 weeks)
• Must work 3 of 5 holidays
• No scheduling requests accommodated

Clinical Scope

You'll care for patients with valve repairs/replacements, coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs), transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), STEMIs, and those requiring intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support. The unit features a new ECMO program.

Procedures & Skills

Central line placement and management, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, chest tube insertion/removal, CRRT, continuous sedation management, vasoactive drip titration, ventilator management, and dysrhythmia interpretation.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years CVICU experience (1.5 years considered with strong large-facility background)
• Active California RN license
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
• Flu vaccination required—no exemptions

Submission Requirements

• 2 supervisory references from past 12 months (at time of application)
• Clean background and license
• No pending or temporary licensure

Start Date: October 27, 2026