Description

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

Details

• 32-bed cardiovascular surgical step-down unit (CVPCU) providing post-op care for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patients
• 12 beds designated for IMC-level continuous cardiac monitoring; remaining beds are telemetry (intermittent monitoring) or floor-level (non-monitored)
• Patient population includes post-op CABG, valve repairs and replacements, heart and lung transplant recipients, and patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support devices such as LVADs
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:3 on days and 1:4 on nights with mixed level-of-care assignments
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Epic EMR is used; experience required
• 13-week contract

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
• Critical Care Certification (e.g., CCRN) preferred
• Experience in a 500+ bed facility required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment specializing in cardiac and vascular surgical recovery
• Care responsibilities include patients 1+ days post-CABG, valve repair/replacement, and those on advanced mechanical circulatory support
• Orientation is held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as traveling candidates