Registered Nurse - Cardiac ICU

Aura Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse to provide high-acuity cardiac and post-surgical critical care. The role emphasizes rapid assessment, advanced monitoring, and evidence-based interventions for complex cardiovascular patients.

You will manage ventilators, vasoactive infusions, invasive lines, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient stability and safety.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in California with critical care or cardiovascular experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex medical equipment and emergency situations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and implementing evidence-based care for complex cardiovascular patients.
• Managing ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and invasive lines.
• Responding swiftly to emergencies and ensuring patient stability.
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educating patients and families about their care.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR and adhering to clinical and regulatory standards.
• Supporting a culture of safety, compassion, and excellence in diverse care settings.

Skills

Critical care

Cardiovascular ICU

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure (CA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The role involves providing high-acuity cardiac and post-surgical critical care as a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities Include

• Assessing, planning, and implementing evidence-based care for complex cardiovascular patients
• Managing ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and invasive lines
• Responding swiftly to emergencies and ensuring patient stability
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Educating patients and families about their care
• Maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR and adhering to clinical and regulatory standards
• Supporting a culture of safety, compassion, and excellence in diverse care settings

Qualifications And Skills

• Current RN licensure with critical care or cardiovascular experience preferred
• Ability to manage complex medical equipment and emergency situations
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills
• Commitment to clinical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance