Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a MD or compact RN license and strong CVICU expertise.

Details

• Assignment in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Adult and geriatric patient population with advanced cardiovascular conditions
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week from 19:00 to 07:30
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts are required as scheduled
• Float within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• May require on-call responsibilities
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1, up to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients
• Unit consists of 15 rooms or beds with an average daily census of 10
• Uses specialized equipment including Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Performs procedures such as bedside central/A-line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA catheter insertion, targeted temperature management, and continuous renal replacement therapy

Requirements

• Current and active MD or compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years CVICU nursing experience required
• Willing to consider first-time travelers with strong CVICU background

Additional Information

• Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, and patients undergoing advanced therapy workups like LVAD and heart transplants
• Responsible for caring for patients with mechanical support devices and advanced cardiovascular interventions
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Holiday coverage is expected as assigned
• Team may include other advanced clinicians and support staff