Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) travel position requiring at least 2 years of cardiac open heart recovery experience and a minimum of 2 prior travel assignments.

Details

• 32-bed cardiovascular surgical step-down unit (CVPCU) within a large academic medical center (500+ bed facility)
• Mixed level of care unit: 12 IMC beds with continuous cardiac monitoring, remainder are telemetry (intermittent monitoring) and floor-level (non-monitored)
• Patient population includes post-op cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients, including those 1+ days out from CABG, valve repairs, and valve replacements
• Clinicians also care for patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support devices (LVADs) and heart/lung transplant recipients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3 on days and 1:4 on nights
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• EMR: Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac open heart recovery experience required
• Strong Surgical IMC experience required
• ICU experience required for management of high-acuity IMC patients
• At least 2 prior travel assignments required
• Experience at a facility with 500+ beds required
• Critical Care Certification (e.g., CCRN) preferred
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment specializing in post-operative cardiac and vascular care
• Orientation is held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
• Local candidates are accepted at the same bill rate as travelers