Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare is seeking an RN for our Cardiovascular Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CVTICU). In this role, you will provide critical care to post-op cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, perform complex assessments, manage ventilators, drips, and invasive lines, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will educate patients and families, ensure accurate documentation, and follow evidence-based protocols. HCA Healthcare supports your growth with ongoing education, career advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on compassionate, patient-centered care. Provide comprehensive critical care to CVTICU patients, including post-op cardiac and thoracic surgery cases Perform complex assessments, monitor hemodynamics, and respond to changes in patient condition Manage ventilators, vasoactive infusions, central and arterial lines, and other advanced therapies Administer medications and treatments safely, following physician orders and unit protocols Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and other team members to coordinate care Educate patients and families on care plans, procedures, and post-discharge needs Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the EMR Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines Participate in quality improvement, unit-based councils, and ongoing clinical education Critical care nursing Cardiovascular and thoracic ICU care Hemodynamic monitoring Ventilator management Titration of vasoactive drips ECG interpretation Central line and arterial line management Post-operative assessment and care Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Patient and family education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license BLS certification ACLS certification CCRN (preferred) Previous ICU or cardiovascular nursing experience