Registered Nurse/CVICU

MedCadre; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its CVICU. The position covers night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) on a 13-week contract, with weekend and holiday requirements as described.

The ideal candidate will hold an active New York RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS, and have strong arterial line, central line, ventilator management and vasoactive infusion skills to care for critical cardiac patients with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Active New York RN license
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
• Experience in CVICU or critical care settings preferred
• Night shift availability: 7p–7a with 13-week contract
• Proficiency with arterial/central lines and ventilator management

Responsibilities

• Provide care for CVICU patients including post-cardiac surgery cases
• Manage lines, ventilator support, and titration of vasoactive medications
• Monitor patient status, interpret ABGs and respond to emergencies
• Float within CVICU skillset as needed to cover unit needs

Skills

Arterial line management

Central line care

PICC line management

Ventilator management

Vasoactive drips management

ACLS/BLS/NIHSS

ECMO/IABP monitoring

Swan-Ganz monitoring

Job description

Shift: Night (4x12 Hours) 19:00 7:00 Description: POSITION: Registered Nurse - CVICU (Cardio Vascular Intensive Care)

SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING

Shift hours/Contract Length: 7p-7a, 13 weeks Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend Charting: EPIC experience required RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: Must submit requests upon submission Call off Policy: The client may cancel (call off) up to three shifts during a 13-week contract period without incurring charges for the canceled hours. Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed Locals Accepted? Radius Rule: RN's within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted.

REQUIRED LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS

Pending License Accepted: No, Must have an active New York Single State RN license. (NY is not Compact) ACLS, BLS, NIHSS - Please include valid NIHSS in submittal

REQUIRED CLINICAL SKILLS

Arterial line management, central line care/management, PICC line management, blood product administration Ventilator management, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP support, assist with chest tube insertion/removal, care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation Continuous IV sedation and paralytics, emergency medications, procedural sedation administration and monitoring, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips CABG, Impella, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, Swan-Ganz monitoring CVVHD/CRRT, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG acquisition, infection prevention, PPE use, wound vac care, management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure

UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING

Ratios: 1:2; Impella nurse ratio 1:2 with occasional 1:1 based on acuity 16 beds with patients that include sepsis, ARDS, renal failure, heart failure, pre-vad workups, alcohol withdrawal, overdose, multi-organ failure, post cardiac arrest/targeted temperature management, respiratory failure/shock, CRRT, EKOS, IABP, ECMO Floating: Will be required to float within skillset

HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Rochester General Hospital’s CVICU provides expert care for critically ill cardiac surgery patients, including heart transplant, advanced cardiac device management (ECMO, LVAD, RVAD, IABP, Impella), and complex multi-organ failure cases. The CVICU features 24/7 provider coverage, a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and strong support for family communication and post-operative rehabilitation. Patients transition from CVICU to dedicated step-down units for cardiac rehabilitation. Rochester General Hospital is a 528-bed acute care teaching facility in Rochester, NY. It is Magnet-recognized and certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center. The hospital is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Roswell Park, and offers several specialized services