RN - CVICU

Job OpportunityShift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AMPosition DescriptionThis position requires the selected candidate to be scheduled in accordance with facility policy, including working every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital staff.Facility OverviewLocated in North Charleston, SC, this facility features a 28-bed mixed ICU unit with an emphasis on patient-centered care. The unit operates under specific patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:3, accommodating holding inpatient PCU/med-surg admissions.Unit Staffing and EquipmentStaffing: Registered Nurses (RNs)Type of Equipment: i-mobile phones for each care team member and mobile computer workstations on wheelsDocumentation System: MeditechScheduling RequirementsThree 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Please note that travelers are the first to float and may be assigned to the emergency department or PCU for patient care.Patient Experience ExpectationsBedside shift report is utilized for patient handoff upon transfer of care.QualificationsMinimum of 36 months RN experience, with at least one year in an ICU settingOne successful travel nursing assignment, preferably in a facility using MeditechAbility to care for 1 to 3 ICU patients, including comfort with patients on ventilatorsProficient in reading telemetry stripsPrior CVICU experience preferredAdvanced Skills and ProceduresContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)Advanced HemodynamicsPhlebotomyNurses administer respiratory treatments such as inhalers and nebulizersExperience with post-operative CABG, Impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, and advanced hemodynamicsNeurological procedures for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhageExperience with External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), bolts, and Artic Sun for induced hypothermiaCertifications RequiredBLSACLSNIH Stroke ScaleDress CodeRequired uniform: Navy uniform.Additional InformationThis position offers opportunities for training in Neuro ICU and Cardiovascular ICU nursing. Selected candidates will also gain experience with patients undergoing head and neck flap procedures. The unit prides itself on a supportive environment and teamwork, providing an excellent work-life balance.Community HighlightsNorth Charleston, SC, boasts a rich historical context with numerous museums and monuments. The coastal city offers a variety of activities, including boat tours and kayaking, making it an attractive location for both work and leisure.Position AvailabilityNumber of Positions: 1Position Creation Reason: Contractor Replacement