Registered Nurse CVICU
Company: Heart Hospital of Austin
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description As a Registered Nurse CVICU, your voice to
influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn
–whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct
manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and
national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that
elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. 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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