CVICU Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac & Ventilator Expert

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a CVICU Clinical Nurse to provide advanced, evidence-based care to critically ill cardiac and vascular patients in a high-acuity critical care environment. You will perform complex assessments and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires proficiency in ventilator management and vasoactive infusions, strong clinical judgment, and compassionate communication with patients’ families during life-threatening events.

Qualifications

• RN license required with critical care experience.
• Experience in CVICU, cardiology, or high-acuity units.
• Excellent assessment and clinical judgment in rapidly changing conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff.
• Commitment to compassionate, research-informed patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex patient assessments and monitor changing clinical status.
• Manage ventilators and vasoactive infusions, ensuring safe delivery of therapies.
• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families in high-stress situations.
• Deliver research-informed nursing care within a mission-driven setting.

Skills

Critical care experience

Ventilator management

Vasoactive infusion therapy

Assessment & clinical judgment

Communication & teamwork

Compassionate care

CVICU experience

Education

RN license

Job description

Vetted Solutions seeks a CVICU Clinical Nurse to provide advanced, evidence-based care to critically ill cardiac and vascular patients in a high-acuity critical care environment. You will perform complex assessments and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires proficiency in ventilator management and vasoactive infusions, strong clinical judgment, and compassionate communication with patients’ families during life-threatening events.