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Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
Food Management Search
Location : Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $145,000 - $175,000
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
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Join one of the most awarded health systems in Southern California, recognized nationally for clinical excellence and nursing leadership. We are seeking a dedicated
Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night ShiftJoin one of the most awarded health systems in Southern California, recognized nationally for clinical excellence and nursing leadership. We are seeking a dedicatedRegistered Nurseto anchor the night team in our high-acuityCardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)at our flagship Medical Center.
This is a chance to move beyond general ICU and truly specialize in advanced cardiac critical care, managing the most complex cardiovascular and medical cases during the crucial nocturnal hours.
Why This Is a Top-Tier Career Move- Magnet Recognition Leader:You will work at a facility that has achievedMagnet Designationfrom the ANCC multiple times (2012, 2017, 2021) and is currently pursuing its
- fourth consecutive designation. This recognizes the highest standard of nursing excellence and innovation—a powerful environment for professional growth.
- Specialized High-Aculty Focus:Our 27-bed CICU is a regional referral center specializing in advanced cardiac support, placing you at the forefront of treating:Pre- and Post-operative Cardiac Surgery patients.
Patients requiring
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (e.g., Impella, ECMO, VADs).
- severe heart failure, post-MI care, and cardiomyopathy.
- Advanced Technology:Gain expert proficiency with critical life-support modalities including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP),
- CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy),
- Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) , and advanced hemodynamic monitoring (
- Swan-Ganz ).
- Mission-Driven Culture:Join a not-for-profit system with a 100+ year tradition, anchored by the promise,“Know me, care for me, ease my way.”We provide whole-person care and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce where your voice is heard and valued.
Critical patients with complex diagnoses like
As a Full-Time Night Shift RN in the CICU, you will be responsible for applying specialized clinical knowledge and independent judgment to stabilize and manage complex cardiac and critically ill medical patients.
Key Responsibilities- Advanced Hemodynamics Management:Initiate, manage, and titrate vasoactive and inotropic medications, utilizing advanced monitoring tools (like Swan-Ganz catheters) to manage complex hemodynamic instability.
- Complex Device Management:Care for patients on temporary cardiac assist devices (e.g., IABP) and provide meticulous pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac interventions.
- Intensive Medical Management:Provide expert care for high-risk medical diagnoses, includingSevere Sepsis, DKA, and Acute Respiratory Failure, often requiring mechanical ventilation and therapeutic hypothermia protocols.
- Collaborative Night Leadership:Serve as a key clinical resource during the night shift, ensuring seamless patient handoffs, rapid response to changes in condition, and effective collaboration with Intensivists and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience:Minimum ofone (1) yearof recent, full-time work experience in an acute care (hospital)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting. (Student clinical experience is not considered).
- License:Current and activeCalifornia Registered Nurse (RN) Licenseupon hire.
- Certifications (Must have upon hire):
National Provider
- BLS - American Heart Association
- ACLS - American Heart Association
- Education:Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
National Provider
We offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support your total well-being, professional growth, and financial security:
- Competitive Base Salary:Starting between$110,760 and $171,974, plus applicable night shift differentials, premium pay, and potential bonus opportunities.
- Financial Security:Retirement401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
- Health & Wellness:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Professional Development:Tuition Reimbursementand dedicated resources for ongoing training and advancement.
If you are an experienced ICU nurse ready to specialize and lead the night shift in one of the nation's premier Cardiac Critical Care Units, we invite you to explore this highly impactful role.
Freqently Asked Questions
Holding current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association is mandatory for night shift cardiac critical care RNs. These credentials ensure proficiency in life-saving interventions, especially crucial when managing complex cardiac patients during nocturnal hours in critical care environments.
Night shifts often demand heightened vigilance as patient monitoring intensifies with fewer support staff available. In Mission Viejo's cardiac ICUs, night RNs handle advanced hemodynamic management with increased autonomy, requiring quick decision-making to stabilize critically ill patients during less staffed hours.
Emphasize expertise in managing mechanical circulatory support devices like IABP and ECMO, proficiency in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and experience with post-operative cardiac surgery care. Demonstrating night shift leadership and familiarity with high-acuity cardiac cases will distinguish your application in this competitive market.
Yes, Food Management Search supports professional development through tuition reimbursement and ongoing clinical training. Night shift RNs can advance by mastering specialized cardiac critical care technologies and potentially transitioning into leadership roles within the CICU, benefiting from the system’s recognized nursing excellence.
Salaries typically range from $110,760 to $171,974 annually, with added night shift differentials and bonuses. This competitive pay reflects the specialized skills required to manage complex cardiac cases during overnight hours in a high-acuity ICU setting within Southern California.
The company invests in comprehensive training on cutting-edge cardiac support devices like Impella, ECMO, and Swan-Ganz catheters. Night shift RNs gain hands-on experience managing these tools, enhancing their clinical expertise and ensuring high-quality patient care in critical cardiac scenarios.
Mission Viejo’s growing healthcare sector has increased demand for specialized night shift cardiac critical care nurses. While competition exists due to the area's appeal and excellent facilities, possessing certifications and experience with advanced cardiac devices significantly improves hiring prospects.
Local culture emphasizes whole-person care and inclusivity, aligning with the promise ‘know me, care for me, ease my way.’ Night shift RNs collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a supportive environment that values each nurse’s voice and professional growth.
Night shift cardiac RNs encounter unique challenges like managing advanced mechanical circulatory devices and responding to rapid hemodynamic changes with limited immediate onsite resources. Their role demands expert clinical judgment to stabilize critically ill cardiac patients when staffing levels and support differ from general ICU shifts.
Beyond competitive base pay, night shift RNs enjoy premium pay differentials, comprehensive health insurance, and employer-matched 401(k) plans. Additionally, the organization fosters continuous education opportunities, enabling night staff to deepen specialization in cardiac critical care.
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