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.

• Complex Device Management: Care for patients on temporary cardiac assist devices (e.g., IABP) and provide meticulous pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac interventions.

• Intensive Medical Management: Provide expert care for high-risk medical diagnoses, including Severe Sepsis, DKA, and Acute Respiratory Failure, often requiring mechanical ventilation and therapeutic hypothermia protocols.

• Collaborative Night Leadership: 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.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of recent, full-time work experience in an acute care (hospital) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting. (Student clinical experience is not considered).

• License: Current and active California Registered Nurse (RN) License upon hire.

• Certifications (Must have upon hire):

  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

  • National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association

• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Bachelor's Degree preferred).

Compensation and Benefits Highlights

We offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support your total well-being, professional growth, and financial security:

• Competitive Base Salary: Starting between $110,760 and $171,974, plus applicable night shift differentials, premium pay, and potential bonus opportunities.

• Financial Security: Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement and dedicated resources for ongoing training and advancement.

If 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.