Job Title Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) Location Glenview, IL | Acute Care ICU Schedule / Job Type Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every Other Weekend | Holiday Rotation Required | No On-Call Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular-focused ICU setting, managing complex multi-system conditions including CABG, valve replacement/repair, and post-cardiac surgery patients • Monitor and manage hemodynamic support devices including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella, LVAD/RVAD, and Pulmonary Artery/Swan-Ganz lines • Administer and titrate continuous IV medications including cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, and procedural sedation • Manage ventilated patients including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, suctioning (ETT/NT), BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) • Perform IV therapy including arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, and port access • May float to sister ICU campuses (MICU or other ICU units) as needed Required Qualifications • Active Illinois Registered Nurse license • Minimum 3 years of CV ICU experience required • Must pass an EKG test with a score of 80% or above prior to submission • Required certifications: CPR, ACLS, NIHSS • Proficiency with Epic EMR • Demonstrated skills in CVVHD/CRRT, CVA/Acute Stroke Management, lumbar drain management, infection prevention, isolation precautions, PPE use, phlebotomy, and surgical wound/wound vac care Preferred Experience / Skills • Charge nurse experience preferred; please indicate if applicable • Experience with Pre/Post Cardiac Cath and cardiac intervention procedures • Familiarity with thermoregulation management and multi-system organ failure protocols Why Join Us • Work in a specialized, cardiovascular-focused ICU environment with exposure to advanced cardiac technology and high-acuity patient populations • Immediate start available for qualified candidates in a high-demand specialty area