Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU/CTICU) travel position at a Level I Trauma facility, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and IABP/CABG proficiency preferred.

Details

• Acute care setting, Cardiovascular/Coronary Care ICU (CTICU/CVICU) with 24 beds
• Level I Trauma facility
• Patient population includes cardiac surgery recovery, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, ECMO, esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumectomy, and TAVR
• Patient ratios are 1:1–2, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• High-acuity unit with frequent bedside procedures including bronchoscopies, Swan-Ganz catheter placements, and epidurals
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• Philips telemetry system used on unit
• No IV team on unit — strong IV skills are essential
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) and Pharmacy available 24/7; pharmacy supports transplant patients
• Intensivist on-site during days and on-call at night
• Charge nurse assigned with no patient assignment; 2 PCTs available on days and nights during high census
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Holidays worked per unit rotation
• Travelers are first to float; float destinations may include ICU, MS/Tele, and possibly sister campuses, with a 1:4 ratio on Tele
• Navy scrubs required

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Level I Trauma experience required
• IABP and CABG experience preferred; travelers with this background may take patients upon arrival
• Strong IV insertion skills required (no IV team on unit)
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation — 2 attempts allowed
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required — permanent address on DL must reflect residence at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms may be considered

Additional Information

• Day 1 orientation includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab evaluation covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — sterile field competency is critical, as nurses have been released during this assessment for breaking sterile field
• Orientation also includes educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• 2 days of floor-specific orientation provided
• Nurses who fail the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique assessment on the second attempt are ineligible to work at CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento region for 6 months
• Travelers must have their own personal vehicle
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings are required; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• This is a high-acuity unit with a large volume of bedside procedures — candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced, complex clinical environment