Specialty

Cardiac / CVICU

Heart surgery recovery, cath lab support, and cardiovascular critical care — high monitoring and protocol-driven care.

What to rate

Post-open heart ratios and cath lab on-call expectations; clarify IABP and CRRT competency requirements.

Cardiac and CVICU differentials stack on critical-care base — verify certification expectations.

Surgeon and perfusion team culture heavily influences the unit; ask nurses already on the floor.

Rapid bleeding protocols, arterial line safety, and adequate recovery staffing after procedures.

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Area	Ask yourself
Staffing	Post-open heart ratios and cath lab on-call expectations; clarify IABP and CRRT competency requirements.
Pay	Cardiac and CVICU differentials stack on critical-care base — verify certification expectations.
Management	Surgeon and perfusion team culture heavily influences the unit; ask nurses already on the floor.
Safety	Rapid bleeding protocols, arterial line safety, and adequate recovery staffing after procedures.
Overall fit	Would you recommend Cardiac at this hospital to a nurse with similar experience?
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