Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Abrazo Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital’s CVICU cares for the sickest heart and vascular patients using advanced life support and innovative therapies. Registered Nurses join a team dedicated to compassionate, high‑quality care in a demanding critical care environment.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years of tele/stepdown or PCU experience, an Arizona RN license, and ACLS/CPR. The role offers growth, patient‑centered teamwork, and access to cutting‑edge technology.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Arizona.
• 2–3 years of tele/stepdown or PCU experience.
• ACLS and CPR required for relevant units.

Responsibilities

• Care for post‑operative open heart and vascular surgery patients in CVICU.
• Utilize advanced life support devices (ECMO, Impella, IABP, CRRT) and manage critical therapies.

Skills

Telemetry/Stepdown RN experience

CVICU readiness

Critical care nursing

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school

Arizona RN license

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

• Impella (CP, 5.5, RP)

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

Job Summary

Up to $15,000 Bonus Based On Eligibility

At Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is at the forefront of innovation, expertise, and compassionate care. We specialize in caring for the sickest and most complex heart and vascular patients—those who require the highest level of critical care after life‑saving procedures and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients after:
  • Open Heart Surgeries
  • Advanced Vascular Surgeries (aneurysm repairs, chimneys, bypasses, aortic dissections)
  • Structural Heart Interventions
  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and Cardiogenic Shock
  • Heart Failure and Life‑Threatening Arrhythmias
• Hands on experience with advanced technology such as cutting‑edge life‑support and critical care therapies, including:
  • ECMO (VA/VV/VAV)
  • Impella (CP, 5.5, RP)
  • Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • EKOS
  • Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
  • Bedside Procedures: PEG and tracheostomy placement

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: Tele/ stepdown or PCU RN with 2-3 years expr.
  • Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
  • Certifications
    • License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona
    • CPR
    • ACLS as applicable by Facility/Department
    • ACLS and CPR required for ER, ICU, CVICU, stepdown, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, and L&D upon orientation completion
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: 1-2 years expr. in RN ICU or CVICU
  • Education: BSN

Why Work in Our CVICU?

• Be part of a specialized cardiovascular hospital known for excellence and innovation.
• Work alongside expert physicians, respiratory therapists, and advanced practice providers in a true team environment.
• Expand your skills with high-acuity patients and state-of-the-art technology.
• Join a culture that values growth, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Organization Description

Since 1998, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has served as one of the areas leading hospitals for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. With experienced physicians, some of the most advanced equipment and techniques available, the hospital is at the forefront of identifying solutions and utilizing research to attack and overcome heart and vascular disease. Our highly trained staff practices evidence-based treatment and provides personalized care to meet the needs of each of our patients.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status