TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Salem, Oregon, 97301!
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: CVICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night 4x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years in ICU
License: Oregon RN license (pending is acceptable)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CCRN (preferred)
Must-Have:
- Epic charting experience
- Strong cardiovascular experience
Description:
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit provides care to patients aged 16 years and older.
Patients typically have primary cardiac diagnoses, including heart failure and post-cardiac arrest.
The unit also cares for patients following cardiothoracic surgeries such as CABG, valve repair/replacement, and thoracotomy.
Additional care includes IABP therapy, Impella insertion, PCI, pacemaker insertion, ablation, arrhythmia management, STEMI/NSTEMI, and EKOS.
This is a blended unit consisting of beds designated for cardiovascular intensive care and cardiovascular intermediate care.
The cardiovascular care unit is dedicated to providing excellent patient care.
The unit’s multidisciplinary team focuses on growth and mentoring.
Nurses are specialty trained to care for this patient population.
Advanced certification is encouraged and promoted within the team.
A comprehensive training program is available covering beginner to advanced cardiovascular intensive care topics.
This includes training for intra-abdominal balloon pump management, continuous renal replacement therapy, and targeted temperature management.