TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in CVICU
License: Active Illinois license or application in process
Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus
Must-Have:
3-5 years of CVICU experience
Ability to work independently with the patient population
Experience with multiple types of cardiovascular interventions and equipment
Description:
The adult cardiac intensive care unit provides care for patients post open-heart surgical procedures, including CABG, valve surgeries, and other cardiovascular interventions.
Patient population may include those with STEMI, unstable angina, and severe heart failure.
Nurse-patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 2:1 based on patient acuity.
Registered Nurses will be expected to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, levophed, and insulin.
Charge nurses are present on each shift, and a house supervisor is available 24/7.
Respiratory therapists are also on-site 24/7 to assist with ventilation and other respiratory needs.
Patients are monitored using Philips telemetry systems, and nurses are required to interpret cardiac strips.
The unit requires every other weekend commitment and holiday coverage.
Floating to other levels of care may be necessary, and self-scheduling is not available.
All applicants must have strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Appropriate appearance in scrubs is required, and candidates should have a positive attitude and be team-oriented.