Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Lafayette, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Lafayette, IN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel: RN CVICU/PCU (3x12's - Nights)

Location

Lafayette, Indiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | 3x12-Hour Night Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiac Care / CVICU setting with acuity-adaptable ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4
• Monitor and manage cardiac and post-operative cardiac patients, as well as medical ICU overflow
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including balloon pump, Impella, EKOS, transvenous pacers, cardiac monitors, CRRT, and ventilators
• Accurately interpret cardiac rhythms and pass facility rhythm competency assessment
• Float to ICU or other inpatient units as needed based on census and staffing requirements
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of PCU / Progressive Care nursing experience
• Current ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must pass facility cardiac rhythm knowledge test with a score of 90% or higher

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous Cardiac ICU or critical care experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with advanced cardiac monitoring and hemodynamic support devices
• Experience with Epic EMR

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized 27-bed Cardiac Care unit utilizing advanced technology and a collaborative, acuity-adaptable care model
• Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a high-acuity cardiac environment with a supportive team culture