Registered Nurse - CVU schedule set by manager, every other weekend; guaranteed 36 hours/week

Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients on the Cardiac/Vascular Unit
• Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to detect and act on changes quickly
• Titrate IV drips (e.g., amiodarone, nitro, nicardipine, epinephrine, diltiazem) safely and per protocol
• Respond promptly to emergencies and crisis situations as part of the unit’s protocol-driven team
• Collaborate with cardiology, cath lab, EP, thoracic teams and remote tele-monitoring techs to coordinate patient care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC to ensure continuity of care and clear communication
• Educate patients and families about conditions, procedures, and recovery plans with empathy and clarity
• Float to same or lower acuity areas as needed while maintaining standards of care and teamwork

Qualifications
• Active RN license (eligible to submit) — bring your clinical skills and license
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (must be current at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of experience caring for cardiac/stepdown/CVICU patient population
• Comfortable with telemetry interpretation and IV medication titration
• Must pass an open-book orientation exam with a 90% score (it’s fair — you get the resources!)
• Willingness to comply with unit policies (e.g., no artificial nails in patient-care areas)

Education
• Active RN license required. BSN not required.

Knowledge & Skills
• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• IV medication titration and hemodynamic management
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic charting system
• Experience with cardiac populations including post-surgical, cath lab, EP and structural heart patients
• Basic competency with respiratory support equipment (BiPAP/CPAP/nasal cannula troubleshooting)
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization and emergency response skills
• Clear communication and teamwork across multi-disciplinary teams and remote tele-monitoring techs

Benefits
• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfy and convenient
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can start planning for golden years (or golden tacos)
• Life insurance and other protection benefits for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge after intense, meaningful shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
• A supportive, collaborative team that truly values YOU and the care you provide