Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $1,951 per week in Tulsa, OK

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: CVICU Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Valid RN license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Minimum of 2 years of experience - Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Description: We welcome first-time travelers. Skills required include arterial line management, chest tube insertion and removal assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, and blood product administration.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: CVICU Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Valid RN license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Minimum of 2 years of experience - Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Description: We welcome first-time travelers. The CVICU consists of a mix of cardiac surgical and cardiac medical patients. Occasional overflow from adult medical ICU is expected. Every other weekend is required. Floating may be required to similar units if needed. Patient ratios are 2:1 during all shifts. Daily census is approximately 20 patients. The unit has a total of 24 beds. Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. Skills required include arterial line management, chest tube insertion and removal assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, and blood product administration. Experience managing ventilated patients and central line care/management is essential. Candidates should have experience with chronic and acute renal failure, continuous IV sedation, and stroke management. Additional skills include CVVHD/CRRT, Impella use, and interpretation of dysrhythmias. Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure is also required. PICC line management and procedural sedation administration/monitoring skills are necessary. Successful candidates will be comfortable starting and maintaining IVs and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips.