TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
Job Title: RN
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: CVICU
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: RN
Certifications: None required; CCRN recommended
Must-Have:
Titration of Vesicant Medications
Familiarity with Pressors
Experience with Sedation and Paralytics
Experience with Vents and Trachs
Telemetry interpretation
Understanding of Hemodynamics and PA Catheter setup and interpretation
Description:
General Comments:
Unit Specifics: Scrub colors are navy or navy and white.
Number of Beds: 16
Patient Ratios: 2/1 or 1/1 (occasionally 3/1 depending on acuity).
Unit staffing description: RNs only, no HUC or PCT.
Type of equipment includes Vent, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pump, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and Hypothermia.
Documentation system is Cerner.
Scheduling requirements: 36 hours per week, alternating weekends, 12-hour shifts.
Floating policy: Travelers float to all areas.
Patient Experience requirements: ICU experience required.
Hiring profile requested skill set includes Titration of Vesicant Medications, familiarity with Pressors, Sedation, Paralytics, experience with Vents, Trachs, telemetry interpretation, understanding of Hemodynamics, and PA Catheter setup and interpretation.
Advanced skills needed: Desirable skills include IABP, Impella, and CRRT.
Procedures performed on unit include Cardioversion, Central line insertion, EGD, Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube insertions, Pericardiocentesis, and Thoracentesis.
Dress Code requires no pullovers or hoodies, no green scrubs except when uniform is soiled at work.
Uniform colors must be adhered to as specified.
Awards or recognition details are not provided.
Additional information to consider includes new equipment or technology, staff tenure and experience, and schedule options.