Ascension

Registered Nurse CVICU

Ascension • $80K — $95K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Registered Nurse license required prior to hire.
  • Preferred: Advanced Life Support certification.
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing program required.
  • 1+ year of CVICU RN experience preferred.
  • 2 years of solid ICU RN experience (MICU/SICU/ICU/NICU/PICU) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality direct patient care as an RN, ensuring adherence to clinical standards.
  • Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans, evaluating and adjusting as necessary.
  • Administer physician and nursing orders promptly and comply with regulatory standards.
  • Lead discharge planning efforts, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for effective transitions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription options.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) plan and additional financial security resources.
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays to promote work-life balance.
  • Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program providing emotional well-being resources.
  • Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits for added support.
  • Additional perks including optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Department/Specialty: CVICU

Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Deliver high-quality direct patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN), ensuring safe, evidence-based interventions aligned with organizational policies and clinical standards.
  • Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans, evaluating outcomes and adjusting treatment to optimize patient safety and recovery.
  • Administer physician and nursing orders promptly, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and advancing quality improvement initiatives.
  • Lead discharge planning efforts, collaborating with patients and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and effective post-acute care planning.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • 1 plus year CVICU RN experience
  • 2 years solid ICU RN experience (MICU/SICU/ICU/NICU/PICU)


Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality direct patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN), ensuring safe, evidence-based interventions aligned with organizational policies and clinical standards.
  • Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans, evaluating outcomes and adjusting treatment to optimize patient safety and recovery.
  • Administer physician and nursing orders promptly, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and advancing quality improvement initiatives.
  • Lead discharge planning efforts, collaborating with patients and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and effective post-acute care planning.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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