Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN

5 hours ago


Santa Cruz, California, United States Sterling Therapy Services Full time

Job Summary:

Seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA. This acute care position focuses on post-operative cardiac surgery patients in a mixed medical-surgical ICU setting.

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU

Location: Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Job Type: Contract – 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Every Other Weekend First to Float)

Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality nursing care for post-op cardiac surgery patients and general med-surg ICU patients.
  • Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor life-supporting devices.
  • Collaborate with a cardiothoracic surgeon, CTS PA, and interdisciplinary team.
  • Document patient care accurately in Cerner EMR.
  • Participate in orientation and complete a proctored CVICU exam.

Unit Details:

  • Unit Type: CVICU within a mixed medical-surgical unit
  • Beds: 16
  • Average Patients per Day: 1 cardiac surgery patient, 12 med-surg ICU patients
  • Common Diagnoses: Mitral/aortic/tricuspid valve replacements, CABG, AAA repair
  • Charting System: Cerner

Requirements:

  • Education: RN license required (BSN not required)
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years, recent proficiency in immediate post-op cardiac surgery recovery
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, COVID Vaccine Required
  • Preferred Skills: IABP, CRRT, ECMO (not required)
  • Able to work 12-hour night shifts with weekend, holiday, and call requirements
  • Willingness to float as needed

Orientation:

  • 3 shifts, 12 hours total

For More Information:

Please contact:

Ivy Carter – Senior Recruiter

Email:

Call/Text:

Pay: $ $78.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person


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