Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: September 25, 2026
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Must work at least every other holiday.
Highlights:
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) specialty in a major medical center
- Night shift schedule with consistent 12-hour shifts
- 13-week assignment with potential to extend up to 18 months
- ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety assessments completed during orientation
- Contract includes pre-start orientation with modules and competency verification
- Local candidates accepted
Requirements:
- Active, permanent Ohio RN license or Compact state license required at time of submission
- Minimum 12 months of permanent experience in CVICU or related cardiovascular critical care specialty
- Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
- Current ACLS certification
- Current NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
- Professional reference from a manager, supervisor, or director from an assignment within the past 12 months
- COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Successful completion of background screening and fingerprinting
- Passing scores on ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This CVICU position offers experienced critical care nurses the chance to work with a complex cardiovascular patient population in a top-tier medical environment. You'll be part of a specialized team providing life-saving care to critically ill cardiac patients while advancing your skills in one of the most challenging and rewarding areas of nursing. The night shift schedule offers work-life balance with a consistent three-shift weekly rotation.