CVICU RN: Cardiac ICU Lead (3x12s, $25k Bonus)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

3x12 hour shifts

Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with match

Medical malpractice insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Key People is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Great Falls, MT. This full-time, on-site role supports high-acuity cardiovascular patients with advanced monitoring and life-support devices.

You will lead clinical teams, collaborate with providers, and ensure evidence-based care and thorough discharge planning, while maintaining precise documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Active, unrestricted Montana RN licensure (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Core certifications: BLS and ACLS; PALS within 6 months; EPNC/TNCC preferred.
• Post-graduate ICU/CCU experience with cardiovascular surgery patients.
• 1–2 years of dedicated Cardiac Surgical ICU experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct clinical care to medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients with advanced monitoring.
• Operate advanced cardiac and life-support equipment (ventilators, lines, pumps).
• Monitor patients with devices such as IABP and Impella; manage titration.
• Serve as clinical floor leader; support RNs, LPNs, CNAs and staff.
• Collaborate with Providers and nurse leadership on care plans and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely electronic documentation of patient status and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Impella pumps

IABP

CRRT equipment

Ventilators

Central lines

Arterial lines

Job description

Key People is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Great Falls, MT. This full-time, on-site role supports high-acuity cardiovascular patients with advanced monitoring and life-support devices.

You will lead clinical teams, collaborate with providers, and ensure evidence-based care and thorough discharge planning, while maintaining precise documentation and patient safety.