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CVICU Registered Nurse

Metairie, LA 70006

Posted: 04/15/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Registered Nurse Job Number: 64668 Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Job Description


CVICU Registered Nurse

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a CVICU Registered Nurse and make a vital impact on cardiac and intensive care patients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your specialized skills in a fast-paced environment, supporting patients through their most critical moments. Be a key contributor to life-saving interventions while working alongside committed professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled CVICU Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care for cardiac ICU patients. You will be responsible for managing complex cardiac cases, performing vital nursing procedures, and floating across various ICU units, including the ED and PACU, as needed. Your expertise will support our mission to deliver outstanding critical care, ensuring positive patient outcomes and safety in a collaborative setting.

Required Skills
  • Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience with current Epic system familiarity
  • Proficiency in lab draws, EKGs, and line placements
  • Ability to manage IV pumps, ventilators, dialysis machines, and advanced monitoring systems
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills tailored to cardiac ICU needs
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIH (CPI can be obtained on-site for $100)

Nice to Have Skills
  • Experience floating across multiple ICU areas, including the ED, PACU, MS/PCU
  • Prior exposure to specialized cardiac equipment such as Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA, Servo ventilators, and GE Monitors
  • Familiarity with isolation patient protocols and COVID-19 patient care

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Valid RN license in good standing
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred
  • At least 2 years of experience in cardiac ICU or related critical care units

Other Requirements
  • Willingness to work four 12-hour day shifts per scheduling period, including weekends
  • Ability to float to all ICU units, ED, PACU, and MS/PCU with patient ratios ranging from 1:2 to 1:4 as needed
  • Comfort with caring for isolation patients, including COVID-19 cases, with awareness of mask sizing
  • Current certifications and personal adaptability to different ICU environments

We invite passionate nurses ready to advance their careers in critical care to apply now. Take the next step by joining our dedicated team where your skills will make a real difference.

Hourly Pay Rate: $56.95

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
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