Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (CVICU RN)

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (CVICU RN)

Ocala, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Days or Nights | Rotating Weekends

Hourly Pay Range: $32.00 – $48.00 (based on experience)

Shift Differential: $4.25 nights

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (Days) | $15,000 (Nights)

Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Overview

A leading acute care hospital in North Central Florida is seeking experienced Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurses (CVICU RNs) to support a high-acuity critical care environment.

This role focuses on caring for complex cardiovascular and post-operative ICU patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, vasoactive drips, and continuous cardiac monitoring. The CVICU offers a collaborative, team-based culture with strong clinical leadership and a focus on advanced cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill cardiovascular ICU patients

• Perform advanced hemodynamic assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring

• Manage ventilated patients, vasoactive infusions, and complex medication regimens

• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams

• Serve as a patient and family advocate, ensuring privacy, safety, and education

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and recovery plans

• Identify and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice

Required:

• Active Florida RN license or multistate compact RN license

• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU RN experience

• Will consider 2+ years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience

• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of start

• ACLS (AHA) within 90 days of start

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred:

• CVICU, cardiac ICU, or cardiothoracic ICU experience

• BSN

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with experience-based progression

• Night shift differential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on 3%–9% of pay

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Tuition assistance, student loan support, and certification reimbursement

• Mental health, financial wellness, and employee assistance programs

• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities

Ideal For

• CVICU or ICU nurses seeking advanced cardiovascular exposure

• PCU nurses ready to transition into a cardiac ICU setting

• Nurses passionate about high-acuity cardiac and surgical patient care

• Candidates relocating to or currently living in Ocala / Marion County, FL

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