ICU Registered Nurse – Float (ICU/CVICU) - CCSEMA

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse – Float (ICU/CVICU)
Location: Hyannis, MA
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Pay Rate: $62–$65/hour

Position Overview:
A respected healthcare facility in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to float between the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This critical care role is ideal for a skilled, flexible RN who excels in high-acuity settings and is comfortable caring for both general ICU and post-cardiac surgery patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in both ICU and CVICU
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and lab results
• Administer medications and titrate drips in accordance with physician orders
• Manage mechanical ventilation and advanced life-support equipment
• Deliver post-operative care to cardiovascular and surgical patients
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (Epic preferred)

Required Qualifications:

• Active Massachusetts RN license (or compact license, if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU and/or CVICU experience
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and communication skills

Required Certifications:

• BLS – American Heart Association
• ACLS – American Heart Association

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in post-cardiac surgery care
• Familiarity with intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Proven ability to float between ICU and CVICU as needed
• Adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable in high-pressure environments