Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring ECMO experience and Epic documentation skills.

Details

• Work in a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) setting
• Night shifts, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:00
• Patient ratio is 1:2 with a census of approximately 7 patients and a 10-bed unit
• Required to float to cardiac stepdown and units of equal or lesser acuity
• Epic EMR is used; experience preferred
• Must have experience with ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump, and continuous IV sedation

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Epic documentation is preferred
• Proficient in interpretation of dysrhythmias and ABGs, multi-system organ failure, cardiac drips, arterial and central line management, Swan-Ganz, PICC, ventilator care, and titration of vasoactive drips

Additional Information

• Must be able to float to cardiac stepdown and equivalent or lower acuity units as needed
• Dark gray scrubs are required
• No local candidates accepted from within 50 miles or from specified counties
• Former permanent staff must be separated from employment for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups will be considered
• No more than 3 days of requested time off will be approved, and no time off is permitted during the first week of orientation