Registered Nurse CVICU
Company: Heart Hospital of Austin
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Introduction Do you have the career
opportunities as a Registered Nurse CVICU you want in your current
role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home,
at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin which is a
part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare. Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are
at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of
human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to
have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory
councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn
from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our
Nurses at Heart Hospital of Austin! Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular
Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), you will be responsible for performing
patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing
and evaluating care. You will administer medications and treatments
as ordered by physicians. As the Registered Nurse, you will be
responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care
delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team. As a member of the
interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the
other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. *
You will formulate a plan of care, revise the plan based on the
patient’s response to treatment and regularly evaluate plan for
effectiveness * You will conduct cardiac monitoring and identify
dysrhythmias and treat appropriately * You will monitor the
hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results
* You will consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
to develop, evaluate and revise the plan of care to meet the
patient’s needs and goals * You will administer medications and
complete treatments according to hospital policy * You will
delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance
with standards of practice * You will communicate with Resource
Nurses, Team Leaders, and Physicians * You will provide education
materials to patients and families on care and treatments * You
will facilitate discharge plans in collaboration with the care team
* You will deliver competent care and ensure a safe and comforting
environment resulting in a high level patient satisfaction
Requirements Experience · 1 year of experience as a Registered
Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting Education · Associates Degree
in Nursing (ADN) · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred
License and Certifications · Current State of Texas Registered
Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If
Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of
hire · Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s
Healthcare policy · Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
certification required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy · NIH
Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start
date Benefits Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards
package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of
our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: -
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental,
vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services - Wellbeing
support, including free counseling and referral services - Time
away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long-
and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence - Savings
and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match
on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock
Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking
partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and
financial wellbeing counseling - Education support through tuition
assistance, student loan assistance, certification support,
dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of
Nursing - Additional benefits for fertility and family building,
adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection
plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft
protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee
Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare
delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses
have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient
care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future
of nursing." Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC Senior Vice
President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare Heart
Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David's HealthCare,
stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional
performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis
and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a
comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health
needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program
and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge
therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and
the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive
world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which
are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert
electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to
handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive
track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC
AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from
Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive
years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it
hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research
programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart
health for patients everywhere. HCA Healthcare has been recognized
as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere
Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare
spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated
expenses. If this opportunity is your next step in your career
path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse CVICU
opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be
contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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