Registered Nurse, Surgical CVICU, Night Shift - VUH

Skip to main contentSign InRegistered Nurse, Surgical CVICU, Night Shift - VUH page is loadedRegistered Nurse, Surgical CVICU, Night Shift - VUHApplylocationsNashville, TNposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idR-59667Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.Organization:CVICU Cohort 70Job Summary:Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards..Surgical CVICU (5 North / Moving to 6 Critical Care Tower on March 2026)Full-Time, Night Shift: 7p–7aJoin a high-acuity Surgical Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit caring for critically ill adult patients following complex cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including heart and lung transplant populations.Patient Population Includes:Post-cardiac surgery (CABG, valve, aortic, etc.)Heart & lung transplant recipientsBusy heart transplant transitionsPatients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory and renal supportWhy Join Surgical CVICU?High-Acuity Surgical Critical Care: Care for complex post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patientsTeam-Centered Culture: All-hands-on-deck, collaborative, and supportive environmentGrowth & Development: Opportunities for committees, leadership pathways, and specialty trainingMeaningful Work: Long-term patient relationships and complex care coordinationPreferred Experience:ICU experience preferredStepdown or high-acuity acute care experience consideredStrong interest in cardiovascular and surgical critical careLearn more about the unit:https://www.vumc.org/vanderbilt-nursing/surgical-cardiovascular-intensive-care-unit-cvicu-5-north-vuh-moving-march-2026-6cctKEY RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.TECHNICAL CAPABILITIESCare Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical...