RN - CVICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Registered Nurse for CVICU to deliver specialized care for post-operative cardiac patients. You will manage ventilated patients, titrate vasoactive infusions, and monitor advanced hemodynamics, including ECMO/IABP as needed.

ICU experience with open-heart recovery is essential. Responsibilities include arterial line management, ABG interpretation, central line care, and adherence to PPE and infection control.

Qualifications

• Must have CVICU experience or open heart experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care experience.
• NC or Compact RN license required.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Strong ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery care directly from the OR.
• Arterial line management and ventilator care experience.
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE.

Responsibilities

• ProvideRegistered Nurse care in CVICU with emphasis on cardiovascular recovery.
• Manage ventilated patients and titrate cardiac drips.
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases.
• Support patients with ECMO/IABP as needed and monitor post‑op recovery.
• Maintain central lines, monitors and venous access.
• Administer blood products when indicated and follow PPE protocols.

Skills

CVICU experience

Critical Care

Dysrhythmia interpretation

ECMO

IABP

Post‑cardiac surgery care

Arterial line management

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Central line care

Titration of cardiac drips

PPE knowledge

TAVR knowledge

HFNC knowledge

Isolation precautions

Blood product administration

Swan-Ganz monitoring

CRRT

Impella

IABP management

Tools

Swan-Ganz monitoring

CRRT

Impella

IABP management

Job description

RN - CVICU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (06:45 - 19:15)

Experience: Minimum 2 years of Critical Care experience

License: NC or Compact license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Must have CVICU experience or open heart experience.

Description:RTO after booking is not allowed.Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly lead to a cancellation.Required skills include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.Experience with ECMO and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is necessary.Candidates must have experience with post-cardiac surgery care directly from the OR.Pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring experience is required.Familiarity with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is essential.Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD) experience is required.Candidates should be proficient in arterial line management.Blood product administration skills are necessary.Central line care and management experience is required.Continuous IV sedation management experience is essential.Candidates must be able to titrate cardiac drips.Care of ventilated patients is required.Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) is necessary.Knowledge of isolation precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Preferred skills include accessing and managing ports.Candidates should be able to titrate vasoactive drips.Assisting with chest tube insertion and removal is preferred.BiPAP/CPAP management experience is a plus.High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) knowledge is desirable.Ventilator management experience is required.

Patient diagnoses include post-open heart recovery.The unit also handles thoracotomies, esophagogastrectomies, and TAVR.Special procedures include CRRT, Impella, and IABP management.Floating may be required within the facility.Weekend work is expected every other weekend.