CVICU RN - 3x12s, Growth & $25k Retention Bonus

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $25k

3x12s schedule

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Malpractice insurance covered

Clinical ladder opportunities

Job summary

Premier hospital organization in Great Falls, Montana, seeks a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) to provide specialized care for complex cardiac patients. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, advanced monitoring, and evidence-based care in a modern facility.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license in Montana, BLS/ACLS certification, and 1–2 years of post-grad critical care experience, with PALS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Core certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are required.
• PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire. EPNC and TNCC certifications are highly preferred.
• 1–2 years of dedicated Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, direct clinical care to medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients requiring advanced physiological monitoring from admission through discharge.
• Manage and operate advanced cardiac and life-support equipment, including mechanical ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, multiple titration IV pumps, and CRRT.
• Monitor and manage patients utilizing advanced cardiac assist devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella pumps.
• Serve as a clinical leader on the floor, providing direction and collaborative support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary hospital staff.
• Collaborate closely with Providers, Charge Nurses, and nurse leadership to implement evidence-based care plans and thorough discharge planning.
• Maintain meticulous, timely electronic documentation of patient status, interventions, and clinical outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical care experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

CRRT equipment

IABP/Impella devices

Job description

Premier hospital organization in Great Falls, Montana, seeks a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) to provide specialized care for complex cardiac patients. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, advanced monitoring, and evidence-based care in a modern facility.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license in Montana, BLS/ACLS certification, and 1–2 years of post-grad critical care experience, with PALS within 6 months.