Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience including at least 1 year of CVICU experience.

Details

• 30-bed CVICU unit within a 933-bed Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Patient population includes immediate post-op cardiac surgeries (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants, epicardial and transvenous pacemakers), thoracic surgeries (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular surgeries (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
• Patient ratios: 1:1 for complex cases, 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio 1:8–10
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every third weekend
• Floating may be required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), Sitter, or PACU Surge
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience, including at least 1 year of CVICU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Competency in invasive line monitoring (Swan-Ganz, A-lines), epicardial and transvenous pacemakers, chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Epic EMR experience required
• CV surgical experience with ECMO, CVVH, IABP, or VAD preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the last year
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Dedicated 24/7 support includes a CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, Hospitalist, General Intensivist, ICU Respiratory Therapist, Charge Nurse, and HUC
• RNs may draw labs from invasive lines; peripheral blood draws are handled by phlebotomy
• Bedside and nurses' station telemetry monitoring available; no dedicated tele tech
• Orientation consists of 1 day: 2–4 hours of new employee orientation (NEO) followed by unit time with a preceptor
• 6-week scheduling cycles; schedule typically provided 1–2 weeks before the cycle begins
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy: no more than 60 hours worked per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• 1–2 holidays required per contract
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved
• Scrubs must be a solid color; no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available; night shift has access to an attached parking structure
• Local candidates are accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they meet the experience requirements
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible