Job Title Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) Location Glenview, IL | Cardiovascular ICU Schedule / Job Type Contract | Full-Time | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every Other Weekend | Holiday Rotation Required Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular-focused ICU setting, including management of post-cardiac surgery patients, pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention, and valve replacement/repair cases • Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; monitor and manage Pulmonary Artery Lines/Swan-Ganz, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella, LVAD/RVAD, and CVVHD/CRRT • Administer and titrate complex IV medications including cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade agents; manage IV access including arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and ports • Provide care for ventilated patients including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and support with BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) • Manage CVA/Acute Stroke patients including NIHSS assessment; assist with lumbar drain management and care of surgical wounds with drains/wound vac • May float to sister ICU campuses (MICU or other ICU units) as needed Required Qualifications • Active Illinois RN License required • CPR and ACLS certifications required • NIHSS certification required • Minimum 3 years of Cardiovascular ICU experience required • Must pass an EKG test with a score of 80% or above prior to submission • Epic EMR experience required Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with multi-system organ failure management and thermoregulation • Familiarity with infection prevention protocols, isolation precautions, and proper PPE use • Experience with CABG patient management and phlebotomy • Comfort working across multiple ICU environments within a health system Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a specialized, cardiovascular-focused ICU environment utilizing advanced critical care skills • No on-call requirements, offering a more predictable schedule within a high-acuity setting