Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse (RN) | Gastonia, North Carolina

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A position is available for a registered nurse with critical care expertise in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting. This contract opportunity involves providing focused care in an 18-bed CVICU unit with an experienced team and advanced support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver prehensive critical care nursing, including ventilator management, central line care, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to assess and manage critically ill patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, DKA, CHF, stroke, and respiratory illnesses.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including respiratory therapists, intensivists (available virtually nights), and hospitalists.
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR and utilize technological equipment like Philips monitors and Omnicell medication dispensing systems.
• Participate in a weekend rotation schedule, covering one weekend every other week, and contribute to holiday coverage as specified.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Nurse license with current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum of two years ICU experience required; first-time travelers with CVICU experience will be considered.
• Proficient in critical care assessment, ventilator support, and acute patient management.
• Adaptability to float within the defined regional hospital network if needed.

Schedule and Additional Details:

• 12-hour night shift from 1900 to 0700.
• Two-day departmental orientation provided.
• Scheduled breaks and weekends off every other week.
• No on-call or call-back requirements.
• Free parking available.
• Team-oriented culture promoting collaboration and support.
• Scrub color: Navy.

Location Overview:Situated in Gastonia, North Carolina, this assignment offers access to a region renowned for its balance of urban amenities and natural surroundings. Residents enjoy a weling munity with cultural attractions, parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities, all within proximity to larger metropolitan areas.

This opportunity is a contract role ideal for experienced CVICU nurses seeking to expand their clinical expertise in a supportive, high-acuity environment. Candidates ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position should apply to advance their critical care nursing career.