Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse (CVICU RN)

CVICU RN’s provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. CVICU RN’s need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. CVICU specializes in Cardiac. Typically, these units get open hearts that have swans in place. CVCU RN’s work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. CVICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or Tele

Education/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
• You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
• RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
• ACLS and CRRT are often required