TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Baltimore, Maryland, 21287!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgical ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Experience:
- Trained and worked in a dedicated open-heart unit receiving patients directly from the operating room.
License:
- Registered Nurse License
Certifications:
- BLS
Must-Have:
- Current experience with the recovery of post-operative cardiac surgery patients in an ICU setting.
- Experience with ventilation, CRRT, Swan-ganz catheter, epicardial wires/pacemakers, and titration of vasoactive drips.
- Familiarity with Level 1 IABP and ECMO.
Description:
- The unit provides care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, lung transplantation, placement of ventricular assist devices, and other complex procedures.
- The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:2.
- ACLS certification, critical care certification, trauma course training, and familiarity with electronic health records are preferred.
- Assignments are available for 36 or 48 hours per week.