CVICU RN - High-Acuity Cardiac Care Specialist

Sunbelt Staffing; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge tech

Professional development

Challenging cases

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a focus in Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) for a specialized contract role in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, CVICU experience, and ACLS/BLS certifications, with strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Full-time shifts may include weekends/holidays, and compensation ranges from $26.59 to $50.00 per hour with healthcare benefits and

Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Recent CVICU experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and documentation
• Calm under pressure; respond to cardiac emergencies
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients, including those recovering from complex cardiac surgery, heart failure, or myocardial infarctions
• Monitor vital signs, administer cardiac medications, and manage advanced life support equipment such as ventilators, balloon pumps, and invasive lines
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practitioners, and allied staff to implement treatment plans and respond proactively to changes in patient status
• Educate patients and families on procedures, treatments, and post-discharge care
• Accurately maintain detailed documentation in the electronic medical record

Skills

RN license

CVICU experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a focus in Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) for a specialized contract role in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, CVICU experience, and ACLS/BLS certifications, with strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Full-time shifts may include weekends/holidays, and compensation ranges from $26.59 to $50.00 per hour with healthcare benefits and