Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position with ACT and open-heart cardiac surgery experience required.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes fresh open-heart surgical admissions and overflow step-down care as needed
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2, adjusted for patient acuity
• Night shift position, three 12-hour shifts per week, including weekdays and weekends
• Blocked schedules permitted only for weekends (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
• Monitor and manage patients with Swan-Ganz catheters, Impella devices, CRRT, and pressure monitoring
• Uses Cerner EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license in WV or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent cardiovascular ICU experience
• Experience managing direct open-heart admissions from the OR required
• Proficient in ACT (Activated Clotting Time) monitoring
• Experience with Swan-Ganz, Impella, and CRRT required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications

Additional Information

• No travel nurse experience required to apply
• Scrubs are not provided; candidates must supply their own
• May occasionally provide care to overflow step-down patients
• Extensions may be possible depending on unit needs