Registered Nurse (RN) CVICU Nights St. Vincent's East

Ascension

Full-time
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Posted 4 weeks ago
Healthcare & Nursing

Job Description

We Are Hiring

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 
 
Position: Registered Nurse
Department: Cardiovascular ICU
Location: St. Vincent’s East – Trussville, AL
Shift: Full Time – Night shift – 7p to 7a. Associates are placed on a 6-week rotation which does not change, allowing the associate to know well in advance of their scheduled days.  It is a 3 - 12-hour shift position, working one weekend a month with a 6 day off stretch either before or after their weekend.
 
Why Join Ascension?
St. Vincent’s East is a 362-bed hospital, located just 15 minutes from downtown. Situated between Irondale and Trussville, AL.  It is the second largest Ascension hospital in the Birmingham area. 

  • Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for our associates: the people who are the foundation of our work to fulfill our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, as well as a generous PTO/Holiday accrual. Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Basic Life and Accidental death benefits are also included.  Associates can take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and much more.  

  • Free Parking

  • Heart of Care: Nurses are at the heart of the care we provide. That’s why, at Ascension, we invest in our nurses, so they can have a positive impact on the people and communities we serve.

What You Will Do
Cardiovascular ICU is a private 8- bed unit that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had Cardiothoracic Surgery. This includes: CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting), MVR (Mitral valve repair/replacement, AVR (aortic valve replacement), Thoracotomies, carotids and femoral popliteal bypass.  You will see extensive hemodynamic monitoring, use of continuous bedside dialysis (CRRT), cardiac assist devices (IABP, external pace makers) and frequent use of vasoactive medications.
 
On CVICU, you will be trained to detect medical issues before they become a problem, so that you can respond to those emergent situations quickly and confidently.
You will:

  • Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.

  • Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

  • Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

  • Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Our average nurse to patient ratio is 2:1 with some patients requiring 1:1 care. Our beds are normally full and our staff is very rarely cancelled. 
 
Here at St. Vincent’s East, you will be joining a motivated, energetic staff and will be introduced to a team environment. CVICU is a great unit to develop or refine your ICU skills.
 
What You Will Need
Required Credentials:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required

  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 

  • Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 6 months of hire

  • Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 

 
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, St. Vincent's and all its ministries comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations.  In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at St. Vincent's and all its ministries based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other characteristic protected by law.                                         
 
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
 
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  • Posted: Mar 06, 2025
  • Job ID: 21237
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