Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring at least 2 years of CVICU experience and rotating day/night shifts in a specialized cardiac and thoracic critical care unit.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) specializing in comprehensive circulatory and respiratory support for critically ill adults
• Patient population includes post-operative open-heart surgery, ventricular assist device (VAD), heart and lung transplant, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular and thoracic surgery cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are acuity-based and range from 1:1, 1:2, to 2:1
• Rotating day and night shifts (3x12-hour), with day shifts running 7:00–19:30 and night shifts running 19:00–7:30
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating within the unit or to like units is required based on facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic EMR
• Unit has 17 staffed beds

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required

Additional Information

• Care for critically ill adults utilizing vasoactive medications, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and complete cardiopulmonary support modalities including ECMO
• Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on holistic care, education, and improving patient outcomes
• Navy scrubs required
• RTO is capped at 10 days for the contract; RTO is not permitted during the following blackout periods: May 8–11, May 21–27, and June 28–July 9
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are eligible to be considered for this position