Registered Nurse RN - Critical Care CVICU

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &_

Vision

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital is seeking an experienced CVICU RN to deliver high-acuity cardiovascular care. You will care for critically ill patients, including post-open-heart surgery cases, within a dedicated cardiac center.

The role emphasizes autonomous clinical judgment, collaboration with cardiac surgeons, and participation in advanced monitoring, procedures, and care plans. A TX RN license and BLS/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (diploma/associate/bachelor).
• Current RN license in Texas or Multi-State Compact; must obtain Texas RN license within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical Critical Care/ICU experience as an RN.
• CV experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider; documents care in the medical record.
• Teaches patients and families about condition, status, treatment plan, medications, and follow-up measures; translates complex medical terms.
• Educates patients on non-medicinal follow-up measures such as diet and exercise and self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to meet/exceed quality measures.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver a holistic treatment plan.

Skills

Critical care experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN license TX

Cardiovascular experience

Education

RN program (diploma/associate/bachelor)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Work Schedule: 3 days per week, 7a-7p/Rotating Weekends

As a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse (RN) at Corpus Christi Medical Center - The Heart Hospital, you will play a critical role in delivering high-acuity, life-saving care within a specialized facility dedicated entirely to advanced cardiac sciences, part of the trusted HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division network. In this vital unit-based role, you will manage complex, critically ill cardiovascular patients—including those recovering from open-heart surgeries, thoracotomies, and vascular procedures—utilizing advanced clinical judgment and cutting-edge medical technology to stabilize conditions. You will collaborate closely with the hospital's elite cardiac service anchors, including our specialized cardiovascular surgery suites, high-volume cardiac catheterization labs, and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs. Operating with a high level of clinical expertise, critical thinking, and autonomy, you will manage evidence-based, high-acuity interventions under the umbrella of an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to leverage your specialized critical care skillset, work hand-in-hand with renowned cardiovascular surgeons, and drive exceptional clinical outcomes for the diverse Coastal Bend community we serve.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
• Current BLS, and ACLS issued from American Heart Association required
• 1 year of clinical Critical Care, ICU experience as a licensed RN in a hospital required.
• CV experience highly desired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare