RN - CVICU

RN - CVICU

Unit Information: CVICU 3rd floor Heart Tower

Location: 3rd floor Heart Tower

Address: 509 Biltmore Ave

Floor: 3rd

Building: E = Heart Tower

General Information: Tell us about the unit

19 bed mixed unit CVICU/CVRU who runs with a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio depending on acuity. Hold over downgraded patients may be 1:3. A unit with highly trained CVICU/CVRU charges nurses who are free to assist you with any issues. We also have an educator who will begin your orientation. 13 day shift RNS and 11 night shift RNS with a nurse’s aide on all shifts. We provide heart surgery to around 850 hearts per year. Core nurses are trained in critical care, heart care, recovery and all devices as they progress through their career. An ECMO team nurse run for those who need, Also Impellas, IABP and LVADS regularly. This is a high acuity, friendly unit which loves to give great care. GE monitors and a Cerner EMR.

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set: Most recruited for:

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. BLS/ACLS Critical Care training 2 years CVICU or CVRU experience. A love for surgical heart care High energy, upbeat personality

Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery or Recovery Room care

List typical procedures performed on unit(s): IABP IMPELLA Hemodynamics Frequent ambulation of patients Pulling Chest TUBES Pulling Pacer wires LVADS care (supported by team) Intubation/Extubation

Best personality fit: High energy, friendly nurse who is a life learner and who has critical care, cardiac skills or recovery skills

Required Certifications: ACLS

Floating Area(s): All ICUS and Stepdown Where needed to other units also

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, hair off shoulder, no fake nails

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Nurse will arrive to unit ready for work no earlier than 7 minutes prior or postshift start 0645 Overtime must be approved by CNCs Please see attached notes. However pretty much if you haven’t done it here please have a second nurse (CNC) guide you. We want you safe Weekends and On call(if any) Every other. Extra days off in contract please

No. of Positions: 2/2. Position creation reason: Vacant Position Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91

Client Details Address 509 Biltmore Avenue City Asheville State NC Zip Code 28801