Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Augusta, GA

Manage and monitor patients with LVADs, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Swan catheters, temporary pacemakers, femoral and venous sheaths, arterial lines, TR bands, and patients on CRRT. Key Responsibilities Provide intensive care nursing for an adult to geriatric cardiovascular patient population in a 10-bed CV ICU setting with a typical 1:1–2 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Augusta, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 19:00–07:00) | Onsite | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive care nursing for an adult to geriatric cardiovascular patient population in a 10-bed CV ICU setting with a typical 1:1–2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage and monitor patients with LVADs, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Swan catheters, temporary pacemakers, femoral and venous sheaths, arterial lines, TR bands, and patients on CRRT
• Titrate cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, and sedation for intubated patients
• Monitor post-procedural patients following AAA repairs, including enforcing flat positioning protocols and conducting close hemodynamic observation
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and maintain effective communication with intensivists and the broader care team using SBAR methodology
• Float within the facility within scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Georgia or a Compact state (required at time of submission)
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU or cardiovascular intensive care nursing experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
• Ability to work every other weekend and required major holidays per assignment schedule

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with LVADs, balloon pumps, or CRRT in a high-acuity cardiovascular setting
• Familiarity with post-vascular surgical care, including AAA repair recovery protocols
• Strong interdisciplinary communication skills in a fast-paced ICU environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized cardiovascular ICU supported by an intensivist presence Monday through Friday and a dedicated free charge nurse structure
• Local candidates are welcome to apply for this contract opportunity