Cardiothoracic ICU RN

Valid NC RN License or Compact State RN License required. Heart experience preferred. ACLS and BCLS required.

CVT is an 18-bed acuity adaptable unit specializing cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and
management of Intra-aortic balloon pumps, and Impella devices. Nurses develop strong
assessment skills and become experts at managing drip titrations, chest tubes, and ventilators.
With the acuity adaptable approach, nurses manage care of the patient requiring open heart
surgery from admission through discharge. This setting provides for efficient patient care and
strengthens the nurse/patient relationship. Nurse are required to obtain and maintain ACLS
certification.