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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,372 per week in Madison, WI

TravelNurseSource

Madison, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,372–$2,372
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Arterial Lines, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Geriatrics, Medical Records, Nursing, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Lead/Manager, Telemetry, Testing, Ventilator, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
4 days ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53792!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day/Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: - CVICU experience required - Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required - Experience in a cardiothoracic surgery or acuity adaptable area preferred - Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty required License: - Wisconsin RN license required Certifications: - AHA BLS and ACLS required - Basic Arrhythmia experience required Must-Have: - Traveler will be required to pass a telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. Description: - This position involves day and night shifts of 12 hours each. - The shifts are from 07:00 to 19:30 and from 19:00 to 07:30. - Every other weekend and some holidays are required, with no call shifts. - The unit specializes in care for cardiothoracic surgical patients, including heart and lung transplants. - Patient demographics include adults and geriatrics, with a daily census of 26 patients. - The staffing model includes two care team leaders (charge RNs), one rapid response nurse, and 16 RNs providing direct patient care. - Nurses typically care for 1-2 patients but may care for up to 3 patients if acuity is low and staffing resources are limited. - Support staff includes nursing assistants and a unit clerk during specific hours. - The unit accommodates both planned and emergent procedures regularly. - A mix of technological expertise and a positive commitment to patient and family needs is essential. - Requirements include accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, assist with chest tube insertion and removal, blood product administration, CVICU care, ventilator management, and various cardiac procedures. - Travelers must have experience with equipment such as CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO. - Staff assignments may change throughout the shift based on patient admissions and transfers. - The environment is dynamic, with a wide range of acuity levels. - All care is delivered with an emphasis on technical competence and meeting patient needs.

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