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

Accounting Search; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

3x12 night shifts

Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Great Falls-based CVICU RN role on nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) within a hospital-driven, inpatient critical care setting. The position offers a strong team culture, competitive compensation, and a focus on excellent patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has cardiac ICU experience, BLS/ACLS certifications, and is licensed in Montana or eligible for compact/endorsement. A BSN is preferred, with PALS ongoing coursework supported by the employer.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• Montana RN license or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS within 6 months; EPNC/TNCC preferred.
• 1–2 years of post-graduate ICU/CCU experience with cardiovascular surgery patients preferred.
• Hands-on familiarity with Impella pumps, cardiac balloons, and CRRT equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to CVICU patients from admission to discharge.
• Operate advanced cardiac and life-support equipment (ventilators, CRRT, lines).
• Monitor patients with advanced cardiac devices (IABP, Impella).
• Serve as clinical leader on the floor, supporting RNs, LPNs, CNAs, staff.
• Collaborate with Providers and nurse leadership on care plans and discharge.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation of patient status and outcomes.

Skills

CVICU nursing

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

ICU equipment (CRRT)

Impella/balloon pumps

IABP

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.