Registered Nurse (RN) Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac ICU team. This position involves providing exceptional care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment. Job Details • Unit: Cardiac ICU • Unit Type: Cardiovascular Intensive Care • Shift Length: 12 hours • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week • Years of Experience Required: 2 years • Common Diagnoses: Fresh open hearts and mixed ICU patients • Bed Capacity: 30 beds • Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 to 1:2 • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; holiday requirement may be requested • Scrub Color: Navy Shift Information • Shifts: 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM • Schedule: Self-scheduling with six weeks advance notice, subject to managerial approval • Floating: May float to telemetry or medical-surgical units Orientation and Training • Unit Orientation: 1-day orientation specific to the unit • Testing: Candidates will take a proctored Dysrhythmia Test on the first day, which is pass/fail Required Certifications • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) • BLS (Basic Life Support) • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred Facility Support Services • EMR System: Cerner • Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7 • Pharmacy: Available 24/7 • Hospitalist Coverage: Hospitalist available 24/7 • IV Team: Not available • Nurse Aides: Not provided Additional Notes Candidates must have recent experience with fresh open hearts and mixed ICU patient care. Strong critical thinking and emotional resilience in high-stress situations are essential for this role.