Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Prescott, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Prescott, AZ

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts, 7 on / 7 off

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 based on acuity
• Manage and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levophed, Insulin, and Cardene
• Care for patients with diagnoses including AMI, CAD, and PVD, including fresh open-heart surgery patients arriving directly from the OR
• Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic support devices including IABP and CRRT
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using in-room monitoring systems
• Float as needed to ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Telemetry units across both campuses based on department skill needs

• Active RN licensure
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Experience with IABP, CRRT, and fresh post-operative open-heart surgery patients
• Ability to meet weekend requirement of 2 weekend shifts per pay period and holiday coverage as required

• Experience with Impella device management
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health records
• Familiarity with respiratory support equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen therapy

• Work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU supported by in-house Intensivists and Charge Nurse or House Supervisor coverage 24/7
• Gain experience in a dynamic critical care environment with access to advanced respiratory therapy support and cutting-edge hemodynamic monitoring technology