Cardiovascular CSICU Nurse II - Critical Care

UNC Health Careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentive

Tuition loan forgiveness

Relocation assistance

Employee referral

Job summary

UNC Rex Heart & Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Clinical Nurse II for the Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU). This full-time role offers rotating days and nights in 3-week blocks and involves caring for critically ill cardiovascular patients recovering from complex surgeries.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, participate in quality improvement, and have access to incentive programs, loan forgiveness, relocation assistance,

Qualifications

• Current RN license and BLS certification.
• ACLS certification or willingness to obtain per unit requirements.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• ICU/CVICU or surgical critical care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ECMO, ventilator management, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to high-acuity cardiovascular patients.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families while supporting teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Participates in education and learning activities to meet patient and organizational needs.
• Engage in planning and delivery of safe, effective care and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient and family education

Education

RN licensure

BSN plan/degree

Job description

UNC Rex Heart & Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Clinical Nurse II for the Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU). This full-time role offers rotating days and nights in 3-week blocks and involves caring for critically ill cardiovascular patients recovering from complex surgeries.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, participate in quality improvement, and have access to incentive programs, loan forgiveness, relocation assistance,