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Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
Alan N. Daum And Associates
Location : Irvine, CA, 92606
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $110,760
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
We offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support your total well-being, professional growth, and financial security:Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night Shift
Cardiac Critical Care RN Specialist / Night ShiftRegistered Nurseto anchor the night team in our high-acuityCardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)at our flagship Medical Center.Why This Is a Top-Tier Career MoveMagnet Recognition Leader:You will work at a facility that has achievedMagnet Designationfrom the ANCC multiple times (2012, 2017, 2021) and is currently pursuing itsfourthconsecutive 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.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.Your Role and Clinical FocusKey ResponsibilitiesAdvanced 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.Required QualificationsExperience: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):BLS- American Heart AssociationACLS- American Heart AssociationEducation:Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Bachelor's Degree preferred).Compensation and Benefits HighlightsCompetitive 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.Join one of the most awarded health systems in Southern California, recognized nationally for clinical excellence and nursing leadership. We are seeking a dedicated
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Freqently Asked Questions
Expertise in managing devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ECMO, Impella, and ventricular assist devices (VADs) is crucial. Night shift RNs in cardiac critical care often handle complex device monitoring and adjustments, ensuring patient stability during critical periods.
Building proficiency in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and critical care technologies, obtaining certifications like ACLS and BLS, and gaining leadership experience on night shifts can open pathways toward clinical specialist or nurse leadership roles in cardiac intensive care units.
Night shifts demand heightened vigilance due to reduced staffing and the need for rapid clinical decisions. Nurses manage complex cardiac cases with less immediate specialist availability, so strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making skills are essential.
Alan N. Daum And Associates’ commitment to Magnet recognition fosters a culture of nursing excellence. Night shift RNs benefit from access to cutting-edge cardiac care protocols and multidisciplinary support, enhancing patient outcomes during overnight hours.
Night shift RNs act as key clinical anchors, collaborating closely with intensivists and support staff to ensure seamless patient handoffs and timely interventions, reflecting the company’s mission-driven approach to inclusive, compassionate care.
Salaries typically range from $110,760 to $171,974 annually, with additional night shift differentials and bonuses enhancing overall compensation, reflecting Irvine’s competitive healthcare market and cost of living.
Beyond the mandatory California RN license, certifications like ACLS and BLS are essential. Some employers in Irvine also value additional credentials such as CCRN or cardiac-specific certifications to support advanced critical care proficiency.
Irvine maintains a robust demand for night shift critical care nurses due to its growing healthcare infrastructure and regional referral centers. This demand often translates into competitive hiring efforts and attractive benefits packages.
Key duties include managing vasoactive medication titration, overseeing mechanical circulatory support devices, responding to acute cardiac events, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize critically ill cardiac surgery patients overnight.
Alan N. Daum And Associates emphasizes a mission-driven culture with a history of Magnet recognition, offering nurses advanced technology exposure, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment tailored to delivering exceptional cardiac critical care during night shifts.
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