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Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery

  • Kansas, Wichita

  • 06/16/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary: 
    The Cardiovascular Surgery Registered Nurse is responsible for providing critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions requiring advanced organ support and invasive monitoring. 
    Working in a high-acuity environment, the RN must apply strong clinical judgment, quick decision-making, and comprehensive knowledge to manage patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries and other complex medical conditions.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Deliver high-quality care to patients with critical conditions, including post-surgical, trauma, overdose, and chronic illness cases.
    • Monitor vital signs and manage invasive lines, ventilators, and other advanced life-support equipment.
    • Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions, providing life-saving interventions when needed.
    • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
    • Maintain accurate patient records and use EPIC for electronic charting.

    Required Qualifications:
    • Active RN license, with preference or crisis license; candidates with emergency license restrictions are ineligible.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
    • Minimum of 1 year of ICU experience.
    • Experience with EPIC for computer charting.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in a cardiovascular surgery or critical care setting.

    Certifications:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

    Note: Travel Experience Required.

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