Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced CVICU RN for a night shift position in a CV Thoracic Transplant ICU, with required experience managing complex cardiac devices including Impella, IABP, and LVAD.

Details

• CV Thoracic Transplant ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Cares for both cardiac medical ICU patients and Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery ICU patients
• 2:1 patient ratio
• Patients may be supported by devices including Impella, IABP, LVAD, and NxStage
• Night shift: 19:00–07:30
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (both must be AHA-issued)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (Group A updated yearly; Groups B–F updated every 2 years)
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and LVAD required
• NxStage experience preferred
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
• Two professional references required
• Copy of Driver's License required
• Full SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides ICU-level nursing care to both cardiac medical and cardiothoracic/vascular surgery patients
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Local candidates are accepted but may be subject to a reduced pay rate depending on proximity to the facility
• COVID vaccination is not required