Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift

Join one of the most awarded health systems in Southern California, recognized nationally for clinical excellence and nursing leadership. We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to anchor the night team in our high-acuity Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at our flagship Medical Center.

This is a chance to move beyond general ICU and truly specialize in advanced cardiac critical care, managing the most complex cardiovascular and medical cases during the crucial nocturnal hours.

Why This Is a Top-Tier Career Move

• Magnet Recognition Leader : You will work at a facility that has achieved Magnet Designation from the ANCC multiple times (2012, 2017, 2021) and is currently pursuing its fourth consecutive designation. This recognizes the highest standard of nursing excellence and innovation-a powerful environment for professional growth.
• Specialized High-Aculty Focus : Our 27-bed CICU is a regional referral center specializing in advanced cardiac support, placing you at the forefront of treating :
• Pre- and Post-operative Cardiac Surgery patients.
• Patients requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support (e.g., Impella, ECMO, VADs).
• Critical patients with complex diagnoses like severe heart failure, post-MI care, and cardiomyopathy.
• Advanced Technology : Gain expert proficiency with critical life-support modalities including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump ( IABP ), CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) , and advanced hemodynamic monitoring ( Swan-Ganz ).
• Mission-Driven Culture : Join a not-for-profit system with a 100+ year tradition, anchored by the promise, "Know me, care for me, ease my way." We provide whole-person care and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce where your voice is heard and valued.

Your Role and Clinical Focus

As a Full-Time Night Shift RN in the CICU, you will be responsible for applying specialized clinical knowledge and independent judgment to stabilize and manage complex cardiac and critically ill medical patients.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Hemodynamics Management : Initiate, manage, and titrate vasoactive and inotropic medications, utilizing advanced monitoring tools (like Swan-Ganz catheters) to manage complex hemodynamic instability.

Required Qualifications