CVICU Nurse

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As our CVICU Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life‑threatening disease. You'll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. CVICU Nurses deliver care to patients in critical condition who are suffering heart problems.

These patients are often coming out of cardiac surgery and require a very specialized level of care.

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You will clinically care for your patients, remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor them throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate, supporting their best interests when they cannot. Your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response is essential, placing you on the radar for advancement.

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel, such as Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices) and applies safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms.
• Initiates emergency support measures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and protects patients from injury.
• Assists with patient care duties (emptying drainage devices, ambulating, hygiene).

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse in Arkansas, upon hire.
• 12 months of acute care experience required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program).
• Previous CVICU experience strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR, within 30 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), within 30 days.

We offer a sign‑on bonus up to $25,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional pay is available for participation in our clinical ladder, as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Where You'll Work CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas. CHI St Vincent provides care and supports team member well‑being.

$32.28 – $43.58 /hour