Job Title Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) Location Glenview, IL | Cardiovascular ICU Schedule / Job Type Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every Other Weekend | Holidays Required | No On-Call Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular-focused ICU setting, managing complex conditions including multi-system organ failure, thermoregulation, and post-cardiac surgery patients • Operate and monitor advanced cardiac support devices including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella, LVAD/RVAD, and Pulmonary Artery/Swan-Ganz lines • Manage IV therapy including arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, port access, and blood product administration; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips • Administer and monitor continuous IV sedation, paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, emergency medications, and procedural sedation • Support respiratory management including ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP assistance, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT/NT) • May float to sister ICU campuses (MICU or other ICU units) as needed Required Qualifications • Active Illinois RN License • CPR certification required • ACLS certification required • NIHSS certification required • Minimum 3 years of CV ICU experience • Must achieve a passing score of 80% or above on an EKG test as part of the submission process • Proficiency with Epic EMR Preferred Experience / Skills • Charge nurse experience (please indicate if applicable) • Experience with CVVHD/CRRT • Experience with CVA/Acute Stroke Management and lumbar drains • Familiarity with CABG, valve replacement/repair, and pre/post cardiac cath/intervention care Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a specialized, cardiovascular-focused ICU environment with exposure to a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures and support technologies • Expected schedule of 12-hour night shifts with a consistent every-other-weekend rotation and no on-call requirements