RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Details

Client Name
CHI - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job ID
19280630

Weekly Pay
$2609.0


Shift Details

Shift
4x12 Days

Scheduled Hours
48


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
12/05/2026

Duration
6 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is crucial in providing high-quality patient care within a busy Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CCU). This position requires a dedicated professional who is skilled in managing complex patient needs, including critical care scenarios.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CCU)
• Number of Beds: 18
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2, occasionally 1:1

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with conditions such as heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, and arrhythmias.
• Utilize advanced skills including managing ventilators, administering pressors, and conducting hemodynamic assessments.
• Titrate drips such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dobutamine as per patient needs.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and ECG strips using HP monitors.
• Participate in departmental orientation sessions and adhere to all documentation requirements, including Epic.
• Actively collaborate with advanced practice providers and healthcare team members.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license.
• Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a cardiac intensive care or similar high-volume setting.
• Experience with advanced devices and procedures including IABP, Impella, CRRT, and management of sedation in critical care is preferred.
• Ability to float to similar units as needed.

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend and evening work required.

Additional Notes

Daily parking is available at various locations, with several options for monthly passes. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as self-scheduling is not permitted. Please note that support staff may be limited, and RNs will need to manage multiple responsibilities.

Client Details

Address
101 Bates Ave

City
Houston

State
TX

Zip Code
77030