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Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
Career Development Partners
Location : Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679
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
Expertise in managing mechanical circulatory support devices like Impella and ECMO is crucial. Additionally, proficiency with advanced hemodynamic monitoring tools, vasoactive medication titration, and critical care interventions during night hours distinguishes a Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist in this role.
Working nights requires heightened vigilance since patient conditions can deteriorate rapidly without immediate physician presence. Nurses must independently stabilize complex cardiac cases, manage advanced devices, and coordinate urgent interventions, emphasizing critical decision-making and autonomous patient care.
Yes, specializing in night shift cardiac critical care opens pathways to clinical leadership roles, advanced practice certifications, and involvement in specialized cardiac research teams. This experience enhances expertise valuable for future positions in cardiac ICU management or nurse educator roles.
Career Development Partners supports night shift RNs with competitive salary ranges, robust benefits including tuition reimbursement, and a culture recognized for nursing excellence. Their commitment to professional growth and inclusive workforce values makes it an appealing employer for specialized cardiac nurses.
This role emphasizes a magnet-recognized environment fostering innovation and advanced cardiac technologies. The focus on whole-person care and a century-long mission-driven culture distinguishes the experience compared to standard hospital night shift nursing jobs.
Salaries typically range from $110,760 to $171,974 annually, reflecting the demanding skills needed for managing complex cardiac patients overnight. Night differentials and bonuses further enhance compensation, aligning pay with the critical expertise and responsibilities of this niche role.
Trabuco Canyon's healthcare sector actively seeks critical care nurses due to regional referral centers specializing in cardiac care. The magnet-designated facilities increase demand, but also attract highly qualified nurses, making competition for specialized night shift roles moderately intense.
Beyond a California RN license, credentials like ACLS and BLS are fundamental. Additional certifications such as CCRN (critical care nursing certification) and specific training in mechanical circulatory support devices significantly boost job prospects in this competitive Southern California market.
Night shift specialists often manage rapid hemodynamic changes, complex device troubleshooting, and sudden cardiac emergencies without immediate physician presence. Maintaining vigilance, quick critical thinking, and seamless communication during handoffs are vital to ensure patient stability overnight.
Nursing leadership provides ongoing education, access to advanced cardiac technologies, and fosters a collaborative environment. They prioritize nurse autonomy during nights, ensure resource availability, and encourage professional development, reinforcing the critical role of night shift RNs in patient outcomes.
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