Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Shift Type: Nights

Shift Times: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Hours/Day: 12

Weekend Requirements: To Be Determined

On Call Requirements: To Be Determined

Salary Range: $27.84 - $45.46/hour (based on education and experience)

Shift and Weekend Differentials: Available

Job Description:

Join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) as a Registered Nurse (RN) and become part of a dynamic team that delivers high-level critical care to patients in the acute phase of cardiac disease. Our unit specializes in complex cardiovascular cases such as post open-heart surgery, severe decompensated heart failure, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, aortic dissection, and acute valvular dysfunction. Additionally, we care for critically ill patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, renal failure, induced hypothermia, and provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

As a CVICU RN, you will use advanced assessment skills, crisis management, and teamwork to provide the best patient outcomes. We offer a comprehensive orientation program lasting 8-12 weeks with a dedicated preceptor team, critical care courses, and a nurse residency program for new graduates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other health professionals for patient assessments and intervention
• Analyze patient data to establish goals and plan care strategies
• Implement care strategies, delegate tasks, and ensure patient safety
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust care plans accordingly
• Perform advanced nursing functions in alignment with skills and experience

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) Preferred
• Previous Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience Required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required
• Oklahoma RN License Required (must be active at time of submission)
• Compact licensure allowed

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, financial, and career growth opportunities, along with work/life balance initiatives.

Join our team:

If you are a highly skilled nurse looking to make a difference in cardiovascular care, apply today to join our award-winning CVICU team!