Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift

u003cdiv class= 'jd-section-employer 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-employer 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'ipl-richtexteditor-block 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-employer 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-employer 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'ipl-richtexteditor-block 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr 'u003eu003ch2u003eCardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shiftu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eJoin one of the most awarded health systems in Southern California, recognized nationally for clinical excellence and nursing leadership. We are seeking a dedicated u003cstrongu003eRegistered Nurseu003c/strongu003e to anchor the night team in our high-acuity u003cstrongu003eCardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)u003c/strongu003e at our flagshipu0026 Medical Center.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis 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.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eWhy This Is a Top-Tier Career Moveu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eMagnet Recognition Leader:u003c/strongu003e You will work at a facility that has achieved u003cstrongu003eMagnet Designationu003c/strongu003e from the ANCC multiple times (2012, 2017, 2021) and is currently pursuing its u003cstrongu003efourthu003c/strongu003e consecutive designation. This recognizes the highest standard of nursing excellence and innovation—a powerful environment for professional growth.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSpecialized High-Aculty Focus:u003c/strongu003e Our 27-bed CICU is a regional referral center specializing in advanced cardiac support, placing you at the forefront of treating:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePre- and Post-operative Cardiac Surgery patients.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePatients requiring u003cstrongu003eMechanical Circulatory Supportu003c/strongu003e (e.g., Impella, ECMO, VADs).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCritical patients with complex diagnoses like u003cstrongu003esevere heart failure, post-MI care, and cardiomyopathy.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAdvanced Technology:u003c/strongu003e Gain expert proficiency with critical life-support modalities including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (u003cstrongu003eIABPu003c/strongu003e), u003cstrongu003eCRRTu003c/strongu003e (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), u003cstrongu003eTargeted Temperature Management (TTM)u003c/strongu003e, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring (u003cstrongu003eSwan-Ganzu003c/strongu003e).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eMission-Driven Culture:u003c/strongu003e Join a not-for-profit system with a 100+ year tradition, anchored by the promise, u003cstrongu003e“Know me, care for me, ease my way.”u003c/strongu003e We provide whole-person care and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce where your voice is heard and valued.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch2u003eYour Role and Clinical Focusu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eAs 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.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAdvanced Hemodynamics Management:u003c/strongu003e Initiate, manage, and titrate vasoactive and inotropic medications, utilizing advanced monitoring tools (like Swan-Ganz catheters) to manage complex hemodynamic instability.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eComplex Device Management:u003c/strongu003e Care for patients on temporary cardiac assist devices (e.g., IABP) and provide meticulous pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac interventions.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eIntensive Medical Management:u003c/strongu003e Provide expert care for high-risk medical diagnoses, including u003cstrongu003eSevere Sepsis, DKA, and Acute Respiratory Failureu003c/strongu003e, often requiring mechanical ventilation and therapeutic hypothermia protocols.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCollaborative Night Leadership:u003c/strongu003e Serve as a key clinical resource during the night shift, ensuring seamless patient handoffs, rapid response to changes in condition, and effective collaboration with Intensivists and multi-disciplinary teams.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch2u003eRequired Qualificationsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eExperience:u003c/strongu003e Minimum of u003cstrongu003eone (1) yearu003c/strongu003e of recent, full-time work experience in an acute care (hospital) u003cstrongu003eIntensive Care Unit (ICU)u003c/strongu003e setting. (Student clinical experience is not considered).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLicense:u003c/strongu003e Current and active u003cstrongu003eCalifornia Registered Nurse (RN) Licenseu003c/strongu003e upon hire.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCertifications (Must have upon hire):u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eNational Provider u003cstrongu003eBLSu003c/strongu003e - American Heart Associationu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eNational Provider u003cstrongu003eACLSu003c/strongu003e - American Heart Associationu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation:u003c/strongu003e Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Bachelor's Degree preferred).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eCompensation and Benefits Highlightsu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eWe offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support your total well-being, professional growth, and financial security:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCompetitive Base Salary:u003c/strongu003e Starting between u003cstrongu003e$110,760 and $171,974u003c/strongu003e, plus applicable night shift differentials, premium pay, and potential bonus opportunities.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFinancial Security:u003c/strongu003e Retirement u003cstrongu003e401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHealth u0026Wellness:u003c/strongu003e Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eProfessional Development:u003c/strongu003e u003cstrongu003eTuition Reimbursementu003c/strongu003e and dedicated resources for ongoing training and advancement.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eIf you are an experienced ICU nurse ready to specialize and lead the night shift in one of the nation's premier Cardiac Critical Care Units, we invite you to explore this highly impactful role.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Mission Viejo, CA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA168-2727024

Created: 2025-10-13