Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience and proficiency with advanced cardiac devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT.

Details

• Work in a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) at an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes fresh open heart surgery patients, ventilated patients, chest tube and lumbar drain patients, and those with chronic and acute renal failure
• Patient ratios are 1:1–2; ratios may vary when floating
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED (for ICU holding patients), and all IMC units
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Every other weekend and applicable holidays required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; candidates with SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training
• Experience with advanced cardiac devices required: Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax — OR — demonstrated experience with fresh heart cases
• Proficiency with post-op open heart recovery, Swan catheters, FloTrac, temporary pacers, arterial lines (A-lines), and chest tubes
• Experience with fresh open heart procedures including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Two current professional references required
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• All time-off requests and schedule accommodations must be submitted and approved prior to an offer being extended
• Former employees of the health system (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Candidates with open or active background or license hits will not be considered
• 13-week contract