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Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,885 per week First Connect Health
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| Location | Peoria, IL |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
-Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus
-Common diagnoses/Types of patients "Patient Population – post open heart surgical patients-CABG, Valves, CABG/Valve, Dissections, AAA, Vascular procedures, Carotids, post cardiovascular procedures, STEMI, Unstable angina, Unstable N-STEMI, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Targeted Temperature Management (Hypothermia), Transcutaneous pacing, Transvenous pacing, Severe heart failure, TAVRs, cardiac related events requiring ICU care, ventilated patients, overflow patients from other ICUs including COVID patients Soon to come – Post VAD placement, Post heart transplant patient
-Specialty Intervention Equipment – IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, External Pacemakers, CRRT Lines – PICC, Midlines, CVC, Swans, Arterial Lines (radial and femoral)
-Experience or 'Must have' skills: I would expect the traveler coming in has at least 3-5 years of CVICU experience (prefer more) with continuing to travel having ICU assignments and can take care of these patients without issue right off the bat. We cannot train for our equipment and patient population. They must be able to pick up right away. Must be able to work at a fast paced. Must be able to interpret strips. Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, communication, organization, teamwork, compassion, ability to follow protocols and orders as written, motivation, ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment, compassion, time management, positive attitude and behavior.
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