Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position, requiring a NE or compact RN license and expertise with high-acuity cardiac patients.

Details

• Position is based in an 18-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at a Level I Trauma acute care setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1
• Patient population includes open heart, complex thoracic and vascular cases, post-surgical cardiac, lytic therapy, carotids, TCARS, Fempop, EVARs/Endo AAAs, and advanced support cases
• Unit supports patients transferred from cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic
• Frequent use of advanced devices including Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO
• RNs are required to titrate vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmic drips
• No CNAs; no tele/monitor techs—RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage 24/7 in the ICU
• Utilizes Epic EMR; previous experience preferred
• Night shifts are 12 hours, with shifts running 1830-0630
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required as needed based on unit needs
• Floating required to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in a similar CVICU or high-acuity cardiac unit
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required and must be current at time of consideration
• Previous experience with cardiovascular intensive care and titration of critical drips required
• Must be able to operate and troubleshoot RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow systems as needed
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license required to confirm permanent address
• Candidates cannot be currently employed (full time, part time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Fingernail policy prohibits artificial nails in patient care areas

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include the care and stabilization of critically ill cardiac and vascular patients utilizing advanced therapeutic devices
• Charge nurse present on each shift; does not take a patient assignment
• 2 department-specific orientation shifts provided, with 12 hours of orientation in total
• Pass/fail exam covering clinical skills is administered during orientation; a score of at least 90% is required for continuation
• No CNAs on the unit; RNs handle all patient care directly
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted up front and is limited to 7 days per 13-week assignment with no additional RTO approved after submission
• Holiday coverage is required as scheduled by unit needs
• Candidates who have worked for CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the last year as a direct employee are not eligible
• Strict adherence to the unit dress code is required