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Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
Medteam Staffing
Location : Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $145,000 - $175,000
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
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 ACLS and BLS certifications is fundamental for a Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist working nights. These credentials ensure proficiency in advanced cardiac life support and basic resuscitation techniques critical for managing high-risk cardiac patients during overnight hours.
Night shifts often involve higher acuity cases with less immediate onsite support, requiring Cardiac Critical Care RNs to exercise greater autonomy. In Mission Viejo’s cardiac ICU, night specialists manage complex devices and emergencies with focused vigilance, differing from the typically broader daytime multidisciplinary coverage.
Expect to deepen expertise in managing mechanical circulatory supports like Impella and ECMO, advanced hemodynamic monitoring via Swan-Ganz catheters, and therapeutic hypothermia protocols. Night shifts at this level sharpen critical thinking and independent decision-making under pressure.
Yes, night shift nurses at Medteam Staffing’s cardiac ICU face challenges such as managing rapid patient condition changes with limited immediate resources and coordinating critical interventions independently. However, the supportive culture and advanced technology help mitigate these difficulties.
Salaries for this position range from approximately $110,760 to $171,974 annually, with additional night shift differentials and potential bonuses. This competitive pay reflects the specialized skills and responsibility required during overnight cardiac critical care.
Medteam Staffing provides resources like tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities tailored to cardiac critical care nursing. Their magnet-recognized environment fosters continuous learning, empowering night shift nurses to advance clinical expertise and leadership skills.
Mission Viejo’s healthcare landscape shows strong demand for cardiac critical care nurses due to an aging population and regional referral centers. Night shift roles, especially in specialized cardiac ICUs, are competitively sought after given the complex patient care requirements.
Commuting in Mission Viejo varies by area, but traffic tends to be lighter during night hours, potentially easing travel for night shift nurses. Proximity to major highways can facilitate timely arrival, which is crucial when managing critical patients overnight.
Night shift cardiac specialists focus on managing advanced cardiac support devices, titrating complex medications, and responding swiftly to hemodynamic changes. Unlike general ICU nurses, they oversee highly specialized cardiac cases requiring precise monitoring and intervention during nocturnal hours.
Experienced night shift cardiac critical care nurses can progress into roles such as clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators, or advanced practice providers. Medteam Staffing’s emphasis on innovation and excellence offers pathways to leadership and specialty certifications.
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