Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Nights | 3 x 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Position Summary
Join a highly respected Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit providing advanced care to critically ill cardiac, vascular, and surgical patients. This night shift opportunity offers excellent staffing ratios, cutting-edge technology, and the chance to work alongside experienced critical care professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for critically ill cardiovascular and surgical patients.
- Manage ventilators, CRRT, central lines, arterial lines, and multiple IV infusions.
- Monitor patients with advanced cardiac assist devices, including Impella pumps and IABPs.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and rapidly respond to clinical changes.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Assist with mentoring and supporting fellow nursing staff.
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.
- Promote a safe, patient-centered care environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Montana RN license (or eligibility)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- PALS certification within six months of hire
- Recent ICU or Critical Care experience with cardiovascular surgery patients
Preferred
- 1–2 years of Cardiac Surgical ICU experience
- Experience with Impella devices, CRRT, and balloon pumps
- EPNC and TNCC certifications
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $115,000–$125,000 annually
- $25,000 Retention Bonus(external candidates)
- Three 12-hour night shifts
- Four days off each week
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Employer-paid malpractice coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios
