RN - CVICU-Mesa-Arizona-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; Dobson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. You will provide critical care nursing to patients recovering from cardiovascular surgery or with acute cardiac decompensation, managing hemodynamics, ventilation, and post-surgical recovery in a high-acuity setting.

The role requires RN licensure in the state of practice, BLS and ACLS certification, and typically 1–2 years of ICU or cardiovascular experience. CCRN is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice (Required)
• 1-2 years ICU or cardiovascular nursing experience (Preferred).
• BLS and ACLS certifications (Required).
• CCRN certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients recovering from cardiac surgery, including chest tubes, drains, and pacing wires.
• Perform continuous hemodynamic monitoring and titrate vasoactive/inotropic medications.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and assist with weaning protocols.
• Recognize and respond promptly to signs of tamponade, arrhythmia, or hemodynamic instability.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and other disciplines on post-operative plan of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.

Skills

ICU/Cardiovascular nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CCRN (preferred)

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary

Provides critical care nursing to patients recovering from cardiovascular surgery or experiencing acute cardiac decompensation. Manages complex hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, and post-surgical recovery in a high-acuity intensive care setting.

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Minimum 1-2 years of ICU or cardiovascular nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages patients recovering from cardiac surgery, including chest tubes, drains, and pacing wires.
• Performs continuous hemodynamic monitoring and titrates vasoactive and inotropic medications.
• Manages mechanical ventilation and assists with weaning protocols.
• Recognizes and responds promptly to signs of cardiac tamponade, arrhythmia, or hemodynamic instability.
• Collaborates with surgeons, intensivists, and other disciplines on post-operative plan of care.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and patient response in the medical record.