Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Compensation: $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | 3x12s | Days

Location: Great Falls, Montana

We are in collaboration with a primary healthcare organization committed to becoming the preferred healthcare provider in Montana, catering to over 250,000 residents across 17 regional counties. Presently, we are in search of a full-time, devoted Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) to join their team. With exceptional nurse-to-patient ratios, this facility ensures personalized care in a close-knit environment focused on teamwork, safety, and cutting-edge medical technology.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, direct clinical care to medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients from admission through discharge, requiring advanced physiological monitoring.
• Operate and manage advanced cardiac and life-support equipment, including mechanical ventilators, central lines, and arterial lines.
• Monitor and manage patients utilizing advanced cardiac assist devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impella pumps.
• Lead the clinical team, offering guidance and support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other hospital staff.
• Collaborate with Providers, Charge Nurses, and nurse leadership in implementing evidence-based care plans and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely electronic documentation of patient status, interventions, and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted RN licensure in Montana.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS certifications required. PALS within 6 months of hire. EPNC and TNCC preferred.
• Required Experience: Post-graduate clinical practice in an advanced unit with recent Critical Care/ICU experience related to cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of Cardiac Surgical ICU experience preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork mindset.

Benefits:

• $25,000 Retention Bonus for external candidates
• Desirable 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Industry-leading nurse-to-patient ratios
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Medical malpractice insurance coverage
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Note: Hourly compensation and hiring requirements will be verified and determined based on critical care experience. All job offers are contingent upon pre-employment screenings.