Travel RN - CVICU 3x12hr Nights REQ3304703

Pay Rate: Up to $61/hr. combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.

Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available on day 1, 401k and more!

CVICU - Surgery ICU (RN)

- Shifts: 12hr, 18:45-07:00

Job Summary

The CVICU Registered Nurse provides high-level, compassionate, and evidence-based care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgery, vascular procedures, heart transplants, or other complex cardiovascular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients in a critical care setting.
• Monitor, interpret, and respond to complex cardiac rhythms, invasive hemodynamic data, and other vital parameters.
• Manage patients requiring advanced therapies such as IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella, ECMO, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation.
• Administer and titrate vasoactive and cardiac medications per physician orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, etc.) to coordinate and optimize patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and ongoing care.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in unit-based quality initiatives and continuing education to maintain clinical competency.

Requirements:

• RN license in state of assignment. Minimum 2-year(s) exp.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Experience in telemetry or step-down preferred.
• Strong assessment, multitasking, and crisis management skills.

Work Environment & Demands:

• Will work every 3rd weekend
• Hospital settings (Med-Surg units, post-op recovery, step-down).
• Physical demands include standing, lifting patients/equipment, and stress management.