Registered Nurse CVICU

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location

• Nashville, TN

Schedule / Job Type

• Travel, Full-time, Night shifts, 13-week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients in a 16-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit.
• Monitor and manage patients using advanced equipment such as Phillips telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, and Alaris IV pumps.
• Perform critical procedures including central line insertions, Swan-Ganz catheter placements, intubations, and device management (e.g., ECMO, LVADS).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including intensivists, surgeons, and allied health staff to deliver continuous patient care.
• Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in the Meditech system.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and certification requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Tennessee or applicable state licensing.
• Strong critical care experience, including at least 2 years in CVICU or similar high-acuity units.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS.
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, PA catheters, and post-op cardiac device care.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT procedures.
• Familiarity with ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADS management.
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills.

Why Join Us

• Join a highly skilled, award-winning team recognized for excellence, including the HCA Unit of Distinction and Daisy Award recipients.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technology, dedicated surgeons, and a supportive staff in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a collaborative work environment focused on high-quality patient care.