# CVICU Nurse at CHI St Vincent Health · CommonSpirit Health > Open job at CHI St Vincent Health · CommonSpirit Health in Little Rock, United States. Workplace: On-site. Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/commonspirit-health-cvicu-nurse-p4t8w66 Posted 20 July 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 12 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [CommonSpirit Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/commonspirit-health) - Location: Little Rock, United States - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Salary: $32–44 / hour - Local language: Not required - Relocation support: Yes - Licence or registration named: Multistate licence (NLC) - Relocation package: Yes - Skills: Critical care & ICU - Not mentioned in the job post: visa sponsorship, where you can apply from ## Job description **Job Summary and Responsibilities** As our CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. CVICU Nurses deliver care to patients in critical condition who are suffering heart problems. These patients are often coming out of cardiac surgery and require a very specialized level of care. To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. - Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort - Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families - Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients - Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary - Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury) - Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene) **We are offering a** **sign on bonus up to $25,000** **to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.** **Job Requirements** - Registered Nurse license in good standing, State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date - 12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program) - Previous CVICU experience strongly preferred - BLS through the American Heart Association is required - ACLS through the American Heart Association is required Where You'll Work CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/commonspirit-health-cvicu-nurse-p4t8w66: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from CommonSpirit Health - [Registered Nurse ICU](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/commonspirit-health-registered-nurse-icu-lkgp9ez): St Catherine Hospital Dodge City · CommonSpirit Health, Dodge City, United States. On-site. Salary: $31–48 / hour. 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Posted 11 November 2026.