Registered Nurse – CVICU | Full Time Days (7AM–7:30PM)

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus | 67th Ave & W. Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ

Bring your critical care expertise to a hospital that values compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is hiring a Full-Time CVICU RN for our Day Shift (7AM–7:30PM). If you’re looking for a supportive, high-acuity cardiovascular environment where your advanced skills can make a life-saving difference—we’d love to connect.

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse in our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), you’ll deliver individualized, direct bedside care to critically ill patients, including immediate post–open heart surgery recovery. You’ll work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and apply your advanced clinical knowledge to drive high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with cardiac, neuro, ventilator, and hemodynamic support
• Lead care for post-CABG, valve replacements, and open-heart recovery
• Develop care plans using evidence-based practices
• Delegate and supervise care within the healthcare team
• Participate in hourly rounding and promote a safe, patient-centered environment
• Take on charge nurse duties as needed
  
  

Why Abrazo Arrowhead?

• High-acuity CVICU with an active open-heart surgical program
• Supportive leadership that encourages autonomy and continuing education
• Strong teamwork culture across ICU, CVOR, respiratory, and cardiac teams
• Convenient Northwest Valley location—easy to access in Glendale, AZ
  
  

Education

✅ Qualifications

• Required: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  
  

Experience

• Required: Minimum 1 year of acute care CVICU experience
• Preferred:
• Immediate open-heart recovery experience
• Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator support
• Experience in Cardiac Stepdown or Neuro ICU
• Specialty certification (e.g., CCRN)
  

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Arizona
• BLS and ACLS (per department/facility guidelines)
  
  

What You Bring

• Strong clinical judgment in high-stakes environments
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Confidence under pressure with a calm, focused demeanor
• Dedication to patient safety and compassionate care
  
  

809-991-9899

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