Cardiac ICU Nurse Specialist

Job Title: Cardiac ICU Nurse Specialist (NP/PA CVICU / Cardiac Critical Care)

Company Overview:
Pulivarthi Group is a premier global provider of staffing and IT technology solutions renowned for delivering exceptional services tailored to each clients unique needs. With a steadfast commitment to excellence we merge expertise with innovation ensuring cost-effective solutions of the highest quality. Our diverse client base spans healthcare finance government and beyond reflecting our adaptability and proficiency across industries. Operating in the United States and Canada we pride ourselves on aligning with clients cultures deploying top-tier talent and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Pulivarthi Group stands as a beacon of reliability efficiency and innovation in the realm of staffing solutions.

Job Overview / Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac ICU Specialist (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide advanced care for critically ill cardiac patients in a high-acuity CVICU environment. This role focuses on managing complex cardiac conditions advanced mechanical circulatory support and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive assessment diagnosis and management of critically ill cardiac patients.
Manage patients with acute decompensated heart failure cardiogenic shock and post-MI complications.
Manage temporary mechanical circulatory support devices including ECMO Impella IABP and ventricular assist devices under established protocols.
Collaborate with cardiologists intensivists cardiac surgeons and the broader care team to optimize outcomes.
Monitor titrate and wean vasoactive medications inotropes and mechanical support devices.
Coordinate patient transitions between levels of care including step-down and tertiary transfers.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff pharmacists therapists nutritionists and other team members.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives protocol development and cardiac critical care research.

Primary Skills:
Advanced cardiac and critical care assessment.
Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation.
ECMO Impella IABP and VAD management.
Vasoactive medication titration.
Acute cardiac patient stabilization.

Secondary Skills (Good to Have):
Research and protocol development experience.
Teaching or academic hospital exposure.
Quality improvement project involvement.

Qualifications:
Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) required.
Active unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice.
National certification (ACNP AGACNP or NCCPA) required.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Critical care or cardiac certification (CCRN CSC or equivalent) preferred.
Minimum 2 3 years of experience in cardiac critical care CVICU or related specialty preferred.
Strong proficiency with ECMO Impella IABP and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.

Benefits / Perks:
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance.
Retirement plan options.
Continuing education and professional development support.
Supportive collaborative clinical environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Pulivarthi Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and celebrate authenticity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital status disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.