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Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
Career Development Partners
Location : Irvine, CA, 92606
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 shift cardiac critical care RNs in Irvine typically handle devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impella, ECMO, and ventricular assist devices (VADs). Mastery of these tools is essential for managing complex cardiovascular cases during nocturnal hours.
Night shifts often involve managing more acute cases independently, requiring heightened vigilance for sudden changes. As a cardiac critical care RN specialist, you’ll handle unstable patients needing immediate interventions, making rapid decision-making skills crucial in a high-acuity CICU environment.
Beyond the California RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association are mandatory. These ensure readiness for cardiac emergencies and advanced life support, which are frequent in critical care settings, especially during high-demand night shifts.
Irvine’s healthcare market for specialized cardiac critical care nurses is moderately competitive due to high facility standards like magnet recognition. Candidates with ICU experience and advanced cardiac skills often have an edge, but quality talent is actively sought to fill night shift vacancies.
Night shifts at Southern California’s Career Development Partners offer exposure to cutting-edge cardiac care technologies within a mission-driven culture. Challenges include managing complex cases solo overnight, but benefits like competitive pay and professional growth opportunities balance the demanding hours.
Salaries typically range from $110,760 to $171,974 annually, reflecting the specialized skills and night shift differentials. This range aligns with Irvine’s cost of living and the high-demand nature of critical care nursing in a premier cardiac ICU setting.
Career Development Partners fosters advancement through tuition reimbursement, specialized training resources, and a culture that values innovation and nursing leadership. Night shift nurses benefit from mentorship and opportunities to deepen expertise in advanced cardiac critical care.
On nights, the RN often acts as a clinical leader, managing complex hemodynamics, titrating vasoactive drugs, handling mechanical circulatory support devices, and coordinating emergency responses, ensuring seamless care during hours with limited onsite physician coverage.
Expertise in managing mechanical circulatory support, advanced hemodynamic monitoring with Swan-Ganz catheters, swift intervention in cardiogenic shock, and proficiency in therapeutic hypothermia protocols are highly valued in Irvine’s cardiac ICUs for night shift roles.
Applicants should have graduated from an accredited nursing program, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred. This educational foundation supports the advanced clinical reasoning and complex patient management expected during night shifts in a specialized cardiac ICU.
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