Founding CVICU RN | Build a New Cardiac ICU (Nights)

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is opening a new Cardiovascular ICU at Baptist Medical Center South in fall 2027. We seek experienced CVICU/critical-care RNs to help build a premier program from the ground up.

You will train with an established cardiovascular team and transition to leadership of the new unit after launch. You will implement high-level cardiovascular care, participate in education and quality initiatives, and join a mission-driven, faith-based, non-profit system with commitment to patient

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited program is required.
• Previous ICU/critical-care RN experience is required.
• ACLS & BLS certifications required.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized cardiovascular critical-care nursing for CVICU patients.
• Care for patients after open-heart/cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor invasive hemodynamic data and manage vasoactive medications.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary team.
• Educate and support patients and families through recovery.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical care

Cardiovascular care

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

CCRN preferred

Tools

Invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Vasoactive/inotropic infusions

Mechanical ventilation

Arterial lines & central venous access

Job description

Baptist Health is opening a new Cardiovascular ICU at Baptist Medical Center South in fall 2027. We seek experienced CVICU/critical-care RNs to help build a premier program from the ground up.

You will train with an established cardiovascular team and transition to leadership of the new unit after launch. You will implement high-level cardiovascular care, participate in education and quality initiatives, and join a mission-driven, faith-based, non-profit system with commitment to patient