Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,557 per week in Madison, WI

Central line care and management, central venous pressure monitoring, and management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure are required. Accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, and care of ventilated patients are essential skills.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30) Experience: CVICU experience required; minimum of two years of acute care experience within the last three years License: RN license required Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS required Must-Have: Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required Experience in a Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred Telemetry test required prior to start Description: Evening/Night shifts with every other weekend and some holidays. Will consider 4x12 scheduling if preferred. Will consider blocked weekends scheduling if preferred. Traveler must pass a Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. Accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, and care of ventilated patients are essential skills. Central line care and management, central venous pressure monitoring, and management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure are required. Experience with emergency medications, procedural sedation administration, and management of patients undergoing high-complexity procedures is necessary. Nurses typically care for one to two patients, but may be assigned up to three general care patients in low acuity situations. Supportive interdisciplinary collaboration with various medical teams is integral to patient care. Nursing team consists of Care Team Leaders and Resource Nurses to aid in complex situations throughout shifts. A mix of technological expertise and commitment to meeting patient and family needs is crucial. Experience with identified critical care equipment is required. Travelers are required to float as needed.