RN - CVICU

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Number of Beds: 16 Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:1 for certain device patients Unit staffing description: Free floating charge nurse to assist staff. Unit secretary and Administrative Care Tech M-F 0730-1530. Student Nurse Externs on variable shifts that assist nurses by performing tech duties. Type of equipment: Phillips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Alaris IV pumps Documentation system: Meditech Scheduling requirements: 2 weekends/month, 1 summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day), 2 Winter Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day) Floating policy: C/L employees float as needed, typically to other ICU's but can include other floors. Patient Experience requirements: None specific Hospital Specifics: Certifications: BLS Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: Must have: Strong critical care experience, including CVICU experience Advanced skills needed: Skills with PA catheter and hemodynamic monitoring required, preferred experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT. Procedures performed on unit: Provide care to immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADS. Perform central line insertion, swan insertion, intubations, etc. on unit. Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS Dress Code: (Required uniform) Scrubs black, red, or galaxy blue, scrub jackets/vests only Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Years Experience 2