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Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
Career Development Partners
Location : Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $145,000 - $175,000
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
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
Night shifts in cardiac intensive care units like in Ladera Ranch often demand heightened vigilance for rapid patient changes, particularly in managing complex cardiovascular cases. Nurses tackle advanced life-support technologies while collaborating closely with night teams, requiring specialized skills distinct from typical day shift routines.
In addition to a California RN license, night shift cardiac critical care nurses in Southern California need certifications like ACLS and BLS and hands-on experience with devices such as IABP and ECMO. Proficiency in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and nocturnal patient stabilization is crucial for this specialized role.
Specializing as a night shift RN in cardiac critical care opens doors to leadership roles like clinical nurse specialist or nurse educator. The demanding environment hones expertise in cardiac interventions and advanced monitoring, fostering growth into advanced practice or management positions within critical care nursing.
Ladera Ranch and surrounding Southern California regions have a steady demand for skilled cardiac critical care nurses, especially for night shifts. The combination of a specialized skill set and magnet-recognized hospitals increases competition, making experience with advanced cardiac support devices highly valuable.
Career Development Partners emphasizes professional growth, providing dedicated resources and tuition reimbursement for cardiac critical care RNs on night shifts. Their magnet-recognized culture supports continuous learning, helping nurses master cutting-edge cardiac technologies and critical care protocols.
At Career Development Partners, cardiac critical care nurses benefit from a mission-driven culture with a century-long tradition, magnet designation, and access to advanced cardiac technologies. The night shift role offers high-acuity exposure in a supportive environment focused on whole-person care, setting it apart in Southern California.
Salaries for night shift cardiac critical care RNs in Ladera Ranch typically range from $110,760 to $171,974 annually, factoring in night differentials and performance bonuses. This competitive pay reflects the advanced skills and responsibilities associated with managing critically ill cardiac patients overnight.
Employers in Ladera Ranch highly value certifications like ACLS and BLS from the American Heart Association for night shift cardiac critical care nurses. Additional credentials related to mechanical circulatory support or critical care nursing can enhance employability in this specialized and competitive market.
Night shift cardiac critical care nurses manage intricate hemodynamic instability, oversee mechanical support devices, and respond promptly to acute cardiac events. The quiet yet intense environment demands independent decision-making and precise coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes overnight.
Career Development Partners’ cardiac ICU fosters an innovative setting where night shift RNs engage with cutting-edge technologies like ECMO and targeted temperature management. This environment encourages autonomy and expert clinical judgment, enabling nurses to excel in managing complex cardiovascular and critical medical conditions.
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