Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Parkersburg, WV

Must have experience with CRRT, temporary pacemakers, post-permanent pacemaker care, acute MI pre/post cath, mediastinal/chest tubes, ventilator management, hypothermia protocol, and arterial lines. Provide direct patient care in an 18-bed mixed-acuity CVICU unit serving both Step Down and ICU status patients at nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 for fresh hearts and devices, 1:2 for ICU status, and 1:3 for step down status.

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care UnitLocation: Parkersburg, WV Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101!

Job Title

RN (Registered Nurse) – CVICU

Location

Parkersburg, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 18-bed mixed-acuity CVICU unit serving both Step Down and ICU status patients at nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 for fresh hearts and devices, 1:2 for ICU status, and 1:3 for step down status
• Manage and titrate a broad range of vasoactive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and anticoagulation drips including Cardizem, Cordarone, Epinephrine, Levophed, Vasopressin, Heparin, Propofol, and others
• Care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic diagnoses including CABG/valve surgery, STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary embolism, heart failure, and thoracic surgical procedures
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms independently every 4 hours; address monitor alarms in coordination with off-unit monitor techs using Philips monitoring systems
• Manage mediastinal and chest tubes, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, ventilators, and CRRT as part of routine patient care
• Float as needed, primarily to ACU and ICU; may also float to Med-Surg and Telemetry with a maximum of 6 patients

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum experience with post-operative open heart patients greater than 6 hours post-op from the OR
• Must have experience with CRRT, temporary pacemakers, post-permanent pacemaker care, acute MI pre/post cath, mediastinal/chest tubes, ventilator management, hypothermia protocol, and arterial lines
• Must have experience titrating drips
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; all submissions must include a copy of the candidate's unexpired driver's license

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Fresh open heart experience (direct from OR)
• IABP and/or Impella experience
• Hemodynamic monitoring and Swan-Ganz catheter experience

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with in-house intensivists, 24/7 respiratory therapy coverage, and PCT support on every shift
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling requests are welcomed, offering flexibility within the needs of the unit

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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