Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
License: Current nursing license
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
CVICU experience or open heart experience
Experience in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Familiarity with ECMO and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
Experience in post cardiac surgery care
Ability to monitor Pulmonary Artery Lines/Swan Ganz
Experience with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Knowledge of Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD)
Ability in arterial line management and blood product administration
Knowledge of central line care and management
Experience with continuous IV sedation
Ability to titrate cardiac drips
Care experience for ventilated patients
Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Knowledge of isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
Description:
RTO after booking is not allowed.
Any call-offs or additional requests for time off could possibly lead to a cancellation.
This position requires a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.
First-time travelers will not be considered.
Locals are accepted at the same rate for this need.
The target patient ratio is 1:1 at night and 2:1 on weekends.
Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
This unit specializes in post open heart recovery.
The patient population includes those recovering from thoracotomies, esophagogastrectomies, and TAVR procedures.
Advanced procedures such as CRRT, Impella, and IABP are also performed in this unit.
The position requires floating within the facility as needed.
All candidates must be open to floating within or near the facility.
Candidates will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, and respiratory services.
Pre-start modules must be completed online prior to starting, using designated browsers.
Candidates should confirm their ability to attend hospital orientation classes.
Scrubs should be navy, white, or a combination of the two.