Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a CVICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and proficiency with advanced cardiac support devices including IABP, Impella, and ECMO.

Details

• CVICU (7S) unit in a large hospital setting in San Antonio, TX
• Night shift: 7P–7:30A
• Rotating weekends required
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract
• Cardiac patient population including post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cath cases with various cardiac support devices
• Procedures include management of IABP, Impella, ECMO, and Nxstage/CRRT
• Hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines
• Ventilator management required
• EMR: Meditech (experience preferred)
• Floating required per facility floating policy

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact license required — no temporary licenses accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines) required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills required
• IABP experience preferred
• CRRT experience preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Scrub color: navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
• Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited; body art should be covered whenever possible
• Hair should be neat and clean with no extreme styles or colors; facial hair must be neatly trimmed
• Punctuality is strictly enforced — clock-in time is 6:38 AM/PM; arriving after 6:45 AM/PM is considered tardy
• Badging in and out for each shift is required, along with a full 30-minute lunch break