TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Houston, Texas, 77030!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS
Must-Have: CRRT trained
Description:
RNs need to be open to floating.
Candidates should be flexible on scheduling.
Self-scheduling is not allowed.
Every other weekend is required.
Experience with the EPIC charting system is required.
CRRT experience is preferred, but training will be provided.
Successful placements typically have 3 or more years of experience.
Previous travel experience is preferred.
Candidates should have worked in a busy hospital environment.
The unit has 8 to 13 beds and is a high acuity unit.
Patient-to-nurse ratios are 1:2, and occasionally 1:1.
Experienced ICU RNs are required.
Common diagnoses and types of patients include heart and lung transplants, LVAD patients, and valve surgeries.
RNs are required to titrate drips.
Common titratable and set rate drips include all vasoactive drips for cardiac patients.
There is a charge RN on the unit who has patients most of the time.
There are nurse aides available on the unit.
Clientist or intensivist support is provided in-house.
The unit employs the intensivist model.
Respiratory therapists are present in the ICU 24/7.
They are assigned to the unit and manage all related equipment.
Hardwire monitoring is utilized on the unit.
Shifts are scheduled based on unit needs.
Weekend requirement is for six shifts in six weeks.
Holiday requirements are flexible; candidates must be willing to work holidays.
There is no call or standby requirement.
Floating is required based on competency.
The dress code includes specific scrub colors.
Unit orientation includes 2 to 3 shifts with preceptors.
Devices seen on the unit include LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, and IABP.
Cancellation policy allows for a specific number of shifts to be canceled per assignment.