Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,434 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Medford, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU UNIT NOTES:
1. General job duties. Types of procedures required.
Care of post open heart surgery and cardiac medical patients. Vents/Trach's and trach care

2. Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.) Epic computer system, Omnicell Medication Administration, B. Braun IV Pumps, Avea ventilators, Edwards and Phillips patient monitoring.

3. Required skills and minimum years of experience.
3 years RN experience, 1 year of CVICU nursing, post heart cath recovery and patient management, post op day 1 open heart surgery patient management, experience with long term ventilated patients, experience with swan ganz catheters, and vasoactive medication titration.

4. Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc)
Oregon RN License, BLS, ACLS

5. Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?)
12 hour shifts, every other weekend (may need to work consecutive weekends to accommodate requested time off), RN Union Contract states traveler or agency nurses float prior to regularly employed staff. Traveler RN may float to any floor. If they float to med-surg, they are there as a resource nurse and may take a reduced assignment. Scheduled call is not required, but can be put on mandatory stand by due to low census for their regularly scheduled shift.

6. Floating to other units/departments. (If so, to which units/departments?)
Will float to ICU, IMCU, ED first and then Medical Surgical, telemetry, post-surgical, ortho neuro. RN Union Contract states traveler or agency nurses float prior to regularly employed staff. Traveler RN may float to any floor. If they float to med-surg, they are there as a resource nurse and may take a reduced assignment.

7. Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
20

8. Nurse to patient ratio of this unit. (nursing only)
1:1 and 1:2

9. Dress Code:
Standard Scrubs – any colors. No visible tattoos on the neck or above. Facial jewelry limited to earrings and a small discreet nose stud no larger than 1.5 mm.

10. Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
12 hours orientation to CVICU.

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus