Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Overland Park, KS

Demonstrated proficiency with telemetry, pressors, positive inotropes, pacemakers, chest tubes, Cath/EP Lab recovery, pericardial drains, and frequent site and vital sign assessments. Manage and monitor patients requiring telemetry, pressors, positive inotropes, pacemakers, chest tubes, and pericardial drains.

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)

Location

Overland Park, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 3 shifts per week | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: September 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed Cardiovascular ICU at a 2:1 patient ratio
• Manage and monitor patients requiring telemetry, pressors, positive inotropes, pacemakers, chest tubes, and pericardial drains
• Support Cath Lab and EP Lab recovery patients, including frequent site and vital sign assessments
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment including Alaris IV Pumps, GE Bedside Monitors, IABP, and Impella devices
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
• Float to Medical ICU and floor units as needed per unit floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Kansas or a compact state
• Current ACLS and BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU nursing experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with telemetry, pressors, positive inotropes, pacemakers, chest tubes, Cath/EP Lab recovery, pericardial drains, and frequent site and vital sign assessments
• Availability to work 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior CVICU-specific nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with advanced procedures such as open heart post-operative care and ECMO cannulation
• Charge nurse experience a plus
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system

Why Join Us

• Join a recognized Unit of Distinction with high standards for quality care and patient experience
• Work alongside a tenured, experienced team utilizing advanced cardiac technology including IABP and Impella devices