Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular (CV) ICU

Position Overview

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our ICU – Cardiovascular Department at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN. We care for patients who have had coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and transcatheter aortic valve replacement, aortic arch repair and heart and lung transplant. The CVICU also handles patients with decompensated heart failure, adult congenital heart defects, cardiogenic shock, advanced pulmonary hypertension and cardiac arrest. We routinely apply extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ventricular assist devices (VAD), intraaortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Swan-Ganz catheters. Our complex patient population requires hemodynamic monitoring, critical medication management, management of organ failure, maintenance of systemic perfusion and high technical skills. This unit has a low nurse to patient ratio and resource nurses on unit.

Schedule: This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks) with 12-hour night shifts and will work every third weekend. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient populations in accordance with all policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes.
• Collaborates with patient, family and other health team members to develop an integrated, comprehensive nursing care plan.
• Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition and other relevant needs.
• Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, family and health care team across care settings to promote partnership-based health care.
• Utilizes standards, guidelines, care pathways and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
• Promotes a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP).

Required Qualifications

• MN RN Licensure
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers
• 18 months of RN Cardiac ICU experience or 3 years of any RN ICU experience
• Additional Requirement: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or higher preferred
• Previous CVICU experience
• Certification in a related specialty is highly desired
• Certification by the American Association of Critical Care Nursing or in a related specialty is highly preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Benefits, and Early Access to Earned Wages
• Additional benefits – see details at Fairview Benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. If the role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program approved at the time of offer will be honored.

Compensation Range: $42.96 - $72.75 Hourly

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.