Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic support equipment including IABP and CRRT ; experience with fresh open-heart surgery patients from the OR is required. Manage and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Neosynephrine, Epinephrine, Levophed, Insulin, and Cardene.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Prescott, AZ
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Location
Prescott, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts, 7 on / 7 off
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed CVICU setting with a 1:2 or 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio based on acuity
Manage and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Neosynephrine, Epinephrine, Levophed, Insulin, and Cardene
Care for patients presenting with common cardiovascular diagnoses including AMI, CAD, and PVD
Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic support equipment including IABP and CRRT; experience with fresh open-heart surgery patients from the OR is required
Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using in-room Nihon Kohden monitoring systems
Float as needed to ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Telemetry units across both campuses based on departmental skill needs
Required Qualifications
Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience
ACLS and BLS certifications required
Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract signing
Proficiency with IABP, CRRT, and care of fresh post-open-heart surgery patients
Experience titrating vasoactive, sedation, and insulin drips
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates may not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
Preferred Experience / Skills
Impella device experience strongly desired
Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records
Experience with respiratory support equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen therapy
Why Join Us
Work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment supported by in-house intensivists and charge nurse or house supervisor coverage 24/7
Engage in a structured 7-on/7-off schedule with a defined call requirement of no more than 3 standby shifts per 12-week period