What you'll actually do as a Cardiovascular ICU RN

Every shift in the CVICU at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is different, but the core of the work stays the same. You'll take care of critically ill patients, manage ventilators, and step in when a Code Blue is called. That means you need to move fast and think clearly ; initiating protocols, handling cardiac monitoring, and running special procedures when they're needed.

You'll keep patients moving through the unit efficiently, from screening and prepping for exams to arranging tests and admissions. Administering meds per physician orders, checking rooms daily for supplies, and fielding phone calls (including triage when it's necessary) all come with the territory. And you'll spend real time with patients and their families ; explaining medications, treatment plans, and what comes next.

Documentation matters here, too. You'll maintain and review patient records, posting test and exam results as you go.

How you'll grow

HCA doesn't just want you to show up and do the job. They want you to get better at it. The hospital will sponsor you to earn the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification, and they'll also back you getting your CCRN or other relevant certifications ; with monetary incentives when you do.

There's a clinical ladder that ties directly to base salary increases, and cross training opportunities are available in areas like ECMO and leadership. So if you want to move up or sideways into something new, the path is there.

What you need to bring

A graduate from an accredited nursing school with an Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher
An active RN license in the state you practice ; or a Compact/Multi State license that covers you
Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Current ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
At least 1 year of acute care or hospital critical care RN experience
Prior experience with heart recovery patients and a strong background in cardiovascular medication is preferred

Schedule details

This is a full time, night shift position. You'll work 12 hour shifts, roughly from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Rotating weekends and holidays are part of the deal.

What you get in return

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital backs you up with a serious total rewards package. Here's what that looks like:

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage ; plus behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short term disability, and leaves of absence
A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your pay (based on years of service)
An Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and preferred banking partnerships
Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
A partnership with Galen College of Nursing for further education
Fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance, and life insurance
Supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling
Identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note that benefit eligibility may vary by location.

A little about the hospital

Memorial Hospital has been around since 1969. It's a 450+ bed acute care facility and one of the leading hospitals in the region. You'll have access to a Level II trauma center, a certified Chest Pain Center, a certified Stroke Center, a Heart Center, a Bone and Joint Center, a maternity center, and much more. They're also a Primary Stroke Center with the Gold Seal of Approval.

If you've got the critical care experience and the right mindset for night shifts in a busy CVICU, this is a solid place to build your career.

Cardiovascular ICU RN