TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Tyler, Texas, 75701!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: CVICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years preferred
License: State or Compact license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
Travel experience preferred
Previous charge experience preferred
Community hospital experience preferred
Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
Description:
The position is for a CVICU Registered Nurse.
The role requires management of arterial lines, care of patients on ECMO, and care of ventilated patients.
Central line care and management, continuous IV sedation, and interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) are necessary skills.
Candidates must be proficient in the management of dysrhythmias and handling patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure.
Experience with nurse-driven ECMO protocols and PICC line management is expected.
The nurse should also be capable of monitoring pulmonary artery lines and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips.
The patient ratio is 1:2 during the night shift.
Daily census averages around 7 patients, with the unit having 10 beds.
Interdisciplinary support is available, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more.
Experience with patients across adult and geriatric age groups is required.
Previous travel experience is preferred for this position.