RN Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)- Nights, $115k-$125k

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