CVICU RN
Job Description
This CVICU RN opportunity is located in Sanford, FL at a 221-bed acute care Level II Trauma Center offering the area's only full-service cardiovascular program — including open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic services. The hospital also provides orthopedic and spine care, robotic surgery, acute inpatient medical rehabilitation, and complete imaging services.
The role. The CVICU RN delivers high-acuity care to critically ill cardiovascular patients who require close, continuous monitoring and frequent clinical assessments, making independent judgments about patient status and managing treatment autonomously within a collaborative unit team. You will serve as a primary advocate for patients and families, protecting privacy and confidentiality throughout every interaction. Patient and family education is a core part of the position — you will provide clear instruction on medications, treatment plans, and post-care expectations. The role demands a sustained commitment to high-focus care and ongoing quality improvement in a fast-paced critical care environment.
What we're looking for.
- Minimum 1 year of recent ICU RN experience in an acute care hospital setting required
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse Diploma required
- Active Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license required; compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation
- BLS Provider card (AHA) required within 30 days of employment start date
- NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or ACLS Instructor certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or PALS Instructor certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
Schedule. Position is available on days or nights, both with rotating weekend coverage.
Compensation. $33.77 - $38.28/hr
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.