Job ID: 901836
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
LocationFort Wayne, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Midshift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to cardiovascular ICU patients in a mixed-acuity unit, including patients immediately post-operative from open-heart surgery
- Manage ICU-level patients at a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio on the ICU side of the unit
- Transition patients along the continuum of CV care within the unit, supporting progression toward discharge or extended care facility placement
- Float to progressive/step-down units as needed, with a 1:3 or 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Utilize EPIC for clinical documentation and Pyxis for medication management
- Attend mandatory 3-day orientation (Monday-Wednesday, Week 1); orientation shift to be scheduled within Week 1 following education days
Required Qualifications- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiovascular ICU setting
- Current Indiana RN license or compact RN license
- BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates
Preferred Experience / Skills- Open-heart recovery experience strongly preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 facility preferred
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular unit with a distinct, skilled nursing team and a structured patient care continuum from OR through discharge planning
- Gain experience in a high-acuity environment within a large regional medical center