Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 2 years of current CVICU experience and hands-on skills with fresh open heart cases and advanced hemodynamic support devices.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital environment
• Patient population includes fresh hearts, ventilated patients, chest tubes and lumbar drains, and chronic/acute renal failure cases
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2, with ratios potentially varying when floated based on patient acuity
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to work every other weekend and applicable holidays
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and all IMC units within skillset
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Stroke CEUs preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience considered with initial CVICU training
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Required equipment experience: Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismaflex, OR experience with fresh heart cases
• Required skills include Post Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan-Ganz monitoring, FloTrac, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tube management
• CVICU experience with fresh open heart procedures such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR required
• Two current professional references required
• Copy of certifications and state license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients including post-cardiac surgery recovery and hemodynamic monitoring
• Skilled care areas include ventilator management, continuous IV sedation and vasoactive drip titration, CRRT/CVVHD, and cardiac dysrhythmia management
• Neurological care skills such as EVD management, hypothermia protocol, and lumbar drain care may be utilized
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Returning RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for travel assignments
• Time off and schedule accommodation requests must be submitted and approved prior to receiving an offer, as changes cannot be accommodated after start
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays unless otherwise specified