Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Nights

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$25,000 Retention Bonus

Three 12-hour shifts per week

Strong nurse-to-patient ratios

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Robust retirement savings with match

Medical malpractice insurance covered

Generous PTO

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a skilled CVICU RN for nights in Great Falls, Montana.

This full-time, on-site role features 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with strong nurse-to-patient ratios and a supportive team culture. You will deliver direct cardiovascular care, operate ICU monitoring and life-support equipment, document carefully, and collaborate with providers and leadership to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in MT or eligible immediate compact/endorsement.
• Current BLS and ACLS; PALS within 6 months; EPNC/TNCC preferred.
• 1–2 years of Cardiac Surgical ICU (preferred) with ICU cardiovascular experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for cardiovascular patients from admission to discharge.
• Operate advanced cardiac and life-support equipment and monitor vital status.
• Lead on the floor and collaborate with staff, providers, and leadership.
• Ensure accurate electronic documentation and thorough discharge planning.

Skills

Cardiac ICU nursing

Critical care monitoring

Floor leadership

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

CRRT equipment

IABP/Impella equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Nights

Compensation: $115k - $125k

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Shift: 3x12s | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Setting: Inpatient CVICU / Critical Care

Location: Great Falls, Montana

We have partnered closely with a prominent regional healthcare system to secure a full-time, dedicated nursing professional for their inpatient critical care services division. We are currently seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a specialized clinical team on the night shift. This hospital-based position is ideal for an RN looking for a supportive environment that emphasizes excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative backing, and a strong culture of teamwork and compassion.

Tucked into a scenic Montana community known for an exceptional quality of life and outdoor recreation, this role provides an ideal balance of professional clinical development and personal lifestyle stability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, direct clinical care to medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients requiring advanced physiological monitoring from admission through discharge.
• Manage and operate advanced cardiac and life-support equipment, including mechanical ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, multiple titration IV pumps, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
• Monitor and manage patients utilizing advanced cardiac assist devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella pumps.
• Serve as a clinical leader on the floor, providing direction and collaborative support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary hospital staff.
• Collaborate closely with Providers, Charge Nurses, and nurse leadership to implement evidence-based care plans and thorough discharge planning.
• Maintain meticulous, timely electronic documentation of patient status, interventions, and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Certifications: Core certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are required. Must complete PALS courses within 6 months of hire. EPNC and TNCC certifications are preferred; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is also noted as preferred on qualifications.
• Required Experience: Proven post-graduate clinical practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical unit coupled with recent Critical Care/ICU nursing experience specifically involving cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Preferred Experience: 1 to 2 years of dedicated Cardiac Surgical ICU experience is strongly preferred. Hands-on clinical familiarity with Impella pumps, cardiac balloon pumps, and CRRT equipment is preferred.
• Core Skills: Advanced nursing principles and procedures, proficiency with basic office equipment, use of multiple IV pumps, and ability to operate advanced medical equipment.

Benefits

• $25,000.00 Retention Bonus to support your transition and long-term commitment to the team. (Please note: This incentive is available for external candidates only).
• Highly desirable schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week (3x12s), allowing for 4 days off weekly.
• Strong, industry-leading nurse-to-patient ratios designed to prevent burnout and maximize patient safety.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust retirement savings plan with a generous employer matching contribution.
• Fully covered medical malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation to support a healthy work-life balance.

Note on Compensation & Hiring Requirements:

Final hourly compensation will be verified and determined by the organization based on your documented years of critical care experience. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification.

Note on Employment Status:

The comprehensive benefits package and compensation structure detailed above are explicitly offered for full-time positions. Eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for part-time arrangements.