Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring CVICU/CTICU background and Epic proficiency, with day shifts and every-other-weekend requirements.

Details

• Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) setting within a hospital environment
• 8-bed unit utilizing a universal bed model, meaning ICU patients downgraded to step-down status remain in the CTICU until discharge — nurses will care for both ICU and step-down patients
• Patient population includes post-operative CABG adults, Acute Coronary Syndrome, NSTEMI, STEMI, and CHF
• Patient ratio of 1:1–2
• Schedule is 3x12 or 4x12-hour day shifts (7:00–19:30), weekdays with every-other-weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage required within the contract period
• Floating is required
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• EMR: Epic proficiency required
• Monitoring equipment used includes Hemosphere, Quantum, and Accuryn

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a CVICU or CTICU
• Epic EMR proficiency required — no exceptions
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; a Driver's License must be provided for address verification
• Required skills include: arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, IV insertion, continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, strong neuro experience (post-brain surgery, EVD/ventriculostomy), FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure, CABG care, IABP, Impella, post-cardiac surgery care (directly and not directly from OR), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, PA line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, IV insulin protocols, CVVHD/CRRT, CVA/acute stroke management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, ventilator management, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical wounds with drains/wound vac
• Preferred skills include: thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia), chronic/acute renal failure management, accessing ports, EVD, and ICP monitoring
• Two professional references required for consideration
• A copy of Driver's License and Social Security card are required for consideration
• Clean license and background required — any prior hits will disqualify candidacy

Additional Information

• Travel experience is preferred but not required
• The facility is located in Chesapeake, VA, minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk in the "Coastal Virginia" region
• Local candidates (residing within 50 miles of the facility) are not eligible for this position