Join an 18-bed Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) caring for complex cardiac and post-surgical patients in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.
Location: Apply for details Specialty: Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) RN Contract: 13 Weeks
Requirements:
✅ Minimum 1 year of CVU/Cardiac Stepdown experience with similar patient population ✅ BLS, ACLS & NIHSS required ✅ Strong telemetry interpretation skills ✅ Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
Unit Highlights:
18-bed Cardiovascular Unit
Nurse-to-patient ratio:
1:3 for fresh post-surgical cardiac patients (first 24 hours)
1:4 for other patients
Tailored unit orientation (1–2 shifts)
Dedicated Charge Nurse (rarely carries a patient assignment)
Remote telemetry monitoring with RN rhythm interpretation
Floating to similar or lower acuity units only
Every other weekend
No call required
Patient Population:
Intermediate cardiac care
CVICU step-down patients
Post-thoracic surgery patients
Electrophysiology (EP) patients
Post-Cath Lab patients
Structural heart procedures
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Atrial Fibrillation with RVR
Stroke (CVA) and other cardiac/vascular diagnoses
Clinical Skills Required:
Cardiac telemetry interpretation
Titration of cardiac drips, including:
Amiodarone
Nitroglycerin
Nicardipine
Cardizem
Epinephrine
Blood pressure management infusions
Care of patients on BiPAP, CPAP, and oxygen therapy
Important Notes:
50-mile radius rule applies
Candidates cannot currently be Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility
Driver's license is required at submission
Maximum 7 days of RTO per 13-week assignment (must be submitted upfront)
Artificial fingernails are prohibited in patient care areas
During orientation, RNs must pass an open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90%
Interested? Contact me today to learn more or submit your profile!
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