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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 (based on eligibility)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated CVICU within a specialized cardiovascular hospital — not a general ICU; the entire facility is built around cardiac and vascular excellence
- Post-operative management of open heart surgery patients, including complex valve and bypass cases
- Advanced vascular surgery recovery: aneurysm repairs, chimney procedures, bypasses, and acute aortic dissections
- Structural heart intervention patients, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and cardiogenic shock management
- Heart failure and life-threatening arrhythmia care at the highest acuity level
- Hands-on operation of mechanical circulatory support and advanced critical care technology:
- ECMO (VA, VV, and VAV configurations)
- Impella (CP, 5.5, and RP)
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- EKOS ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis
- Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
- Bedside PEG and tracheostomy placement
- Collaborative team model with expert cardiovascular physicians, advanced practice providers, and respiratory therapists working in close coordination
- Evidence-based practice environment with access to some of the most advanced cardiovascular equipment and techniques available in the region
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona (or eligibility to obtain)
- Minimum: 2–3 years of experience as a telemetry, stepdown, or progressive care unit (PCU/stepdown) RN
- Preferred: 1–2 years of direct ICU or CVICU RN experience
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred
- Current CPR certification required
- ACLS required (must be obtained upon completion of orientation if not already held)
- Comfort with high-acuity cardiovascular patients and willingness to develop proficiency with advanced mechanical support devices
About the Community
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.