Registered Nurse - CVICU - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hendersonville, TN
Sunbelt Nursing - RN-CVICU Contract 6 days ago Apply

Deliver life-saving care and make a meaningful impact as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This critical care environment supports some of the most ill patients in the region, focusing on cardiothoracic surgery, open heart recovery, neuro/neurosurgery, and advanced interventions for cardiac and neuro patients—including state-of-the-art ECMO therapy for severe respiratory illness.

Key Qualifications:

  • Active RN license with current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
  • Proven success in high-acuity, fast-paced ICUs, preferably with cardiovascular and post-cardiac surgery populations
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and the ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Successful completion of a proctored rhythm test
  • Schedule and Unit Details:

  • Contract position—duration discussed during the interview process
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, supported by a multidisciplinary team
  • Unit houses 15 beds, providing care for patients from age 14 through late adulthood
  • Primary Responsibilities:

  • Deliver continuous, evidence-based care to complex cardiac and neurocritical patients
  • Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, and allied health staff to coordinate treatment plans
  • Monitor, assess, and document patient responses and status changes, escalating care as appropriate
  • Safely administer and titrate cardiac drips, ventilation, and devices such as ventricular assist devices and ECMO
  • Serve as a resource and mentor to newer staff and contribute to a supportive, collaborative environment
  • Embrace the opportunity to advance your skills in a world-class critical care unit serving a diverse and challenging patient population. Apply your expertise where your dedication is valued and your professional growth is supported. Submit your application today to take the next step in your critical care nursing career!

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