Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Seacrest Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Community engagement programs

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a CVICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for critically ill cardiac patients in a high-acuity unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, while educating patients and families about illness management and post-treatment needs.

Shift options include 12-hour nights (7:00 pm–7:30 am) with differential pay for nights, weekends, and holidays. The role offers a structured career ladder with opportunities for leadership and ongoing

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred; <2 years of experience.
• Experience in critical care, step-down, or cardiac units highly desired.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive role with alertness and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop individualized care plans.
• Communicate effectively across care teams.
• Address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient values and cultural considerations.

Skills

RN license

Critical care

Cardiac experience

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role: Provides specialized nursing care as a CVICU Registered Nurse, focusing on critically ill cardiac patients in a high-acuity environment.

• Responsibilities: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; educate patients and families on illness management and post-treatment needs; promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; develop individualized care plans; communicate effective across care teams; address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
• Key Skills & Qualifications: RN license; preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing and less than 2 years of experience; critical care, step‑down, or cardiac experience highly desired; ability to work in a safety‑sensitive role with alertness and professionalism.
• Shift & Environment: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am), with shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays; work in a 15‑bed ICU specializing in advanced cardiac device management and critical interventions.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth through a structured career ladder promoting leadership, collaboration, and ongoing education, with pay increases corresponding to advancement levels.
  

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and community engagement programs, supporting overall well-being and professional development.