Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICUAmerican TravelerHouston, Texas, United StatesPosition ID: P-751464Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 5$2,139.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a busy Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 2-3 years of ICU experience.DetailsCardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CCU) in a busy Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital18-bed unit with nurse to patient ratios of 1:2, occasionally 1:1Patient population includes heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, arrhythmias, and occasional MICU overflowNight shift, 7p-7a, every other weekend requiredSelf-scheduling with travelers filling open shifts and unit needs prioritized over requestsFirst to float to similar units when neededCharge nurse present on most shifts, though not always free of patient assignmentMinimal patient care assistant support shared across the unit24/7 in-house respiratory therapy support and CCU fellow availabilityUses EPIC EMR for documentationNo call or standby requirementsTwo 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation providedRequirementsActive TX or Compact RN license requiredBLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2-3 years of ICU experience required, with previous travel experience preferredExperience managing ventilators, pressors, and hemodynamic monitoring (PAC, CVP, arterial lines) requiredExperience with sheaths, IABP, Impella, and CRRT preferredExperience titrating drips such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, and cardene requiredAbility to interpret own telemetry strips requiredExperience with ventilator troubleshooting and emergency airway intervention requiredEPIC charting experience requiredMust provide a copy of driver's license for considerationTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibilityAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care to cardiovascular and critical care patients including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of vasoactive dripsOccasionally manage sedated and paralyzed patients using BIS and TOF monitoringCollaborate with RTs and CCU fellow available 24/7 for patient managementMust be flexible with scheduling as self-scheduling is not permitted for travelersHoliday coverage generally required, along with days before and after the holidayDress code includes teal scrub tops and bottoms with solid or coordinating non-terrycloth jacketsFirst-time travelers are welcome to apply if they meet experience requirementsCandidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year