Registered Nurse (RN) - CV ICU

_If you're ready to go above and beyond, to embrace the energy and camaraderie that Abrazo Health offers, then join us on this incredible adventure. Together, we'll embrace a healthier world – one patient at a time. Let your career find its purpose here at Abrazo._

*Join Our Team – CVICU at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital*

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.

*What We Do:*

Our CVICU nurses and care team 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

*Advanced Technology & Therapies You’ll Work With:* Our nurses gain hands-on experience with 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

*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*.

*RN CVICU Full Time Nights Position Summary*

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating, and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s). Supervises other members of the healthcare team.

*Special

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure. Excellent customer service skills. Must have basic computer skills. .

*THE RN CVICU FULL TIME NIGHTS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.*

*minimum

Education

*Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school

*preferred

Education

• BSN

*required

Experience

• Prefer 1-2 years expr. in RN ICU or CVICU. May consider Tele/ stepdown or PCU RN with 2-3 years expr.

*required certifications/

Licensure

*License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department

*ACLS and CPR required for ER, ICU, CVICU, stepdown, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: upon orientation completion.*

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person