<p>Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) — a specialized cardiovascular hospital that has anchored cardiac and vascular care in the Phoenix metro since 1998. This unit manages the region's most complex post-operative and critically ill heart and vascular patients, with hands-on access to a full suite of advanced mechanical circulatory support and life-sustaining technologies. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 makes this one of the stronger incentive packages available for CVICU-level RNs in the Southwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 (based on eligibility)</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dedicated CVICU within a specialized cardiovascular hospital — not a general ICU; the entire facility is built around cardiac and vascular excellence</li> <li>Post-operative management of open heart surgery patients, including complex valve and bypass cases</li> <li>Advanced vascular surgery recovery: aneurysm repairs, chimney procedures, bypasses, and acute aortic dissections</li> <li>Structural heart intervention patients, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and cardiogenic shock management</li> <li>Heart failure and life-threatening arrhythmia care at the highest acuity level</li> <li>Hands-on operation of mechanical circulatory support and advanced critical care technology: <ul> <li>ECMO (VA, VV, and VAV configurations)</li> <li>Impella (CP, 5.5, and RP)</li> <li>Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)</li> <li>Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)</li> <li>EKOS ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis</li> <li>Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)</li> <li>Bedside PEG and tracheostomy placement</li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborative team model with expert cardiovascular physicians, advanced practice providers, and respiratory therapists working in close coordination</li> <li>Evidence-based practice environment with access to some of the most advanced cardiovascular equipment and techniques available in the region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Minimum: 2–3 years of experience as a telemetry, stepdown, or progressive care unit (PCU/stepdown) RN</li> <li>Preferred: 1–2 years of direct ICU or CVICU RN experience</li> <li>Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>ACLS required (must be obtained upon completion of orientation if not already held)</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity cardiovascular patients and willingness to develop proficiency with advanced mechanical support devices</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable coastal cities, year-round sunshine, and an outdoor lifestyle anchored by hiking, golf, and desert recreation across the Sonoran landscape. The metro's robust housing market, highly rated suburban school districts, and a thriving arts and dining scene make it a compelling destination for nurses relocating from higher cost-of-living markets. Sky Harbor International Airport provides direct access to virtually every major U.S. city, and the broader Valley of the Sun encompasses Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler — each offering distinct neighborhoods and amenities within a short commute.</p>