RN - ICU

Details

Client Name
Salem Health Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ICU

Job ID
38267322

Job Title
RN - ICU

Weekly Pay
$2364.84


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour NOC

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
01/25/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Shift Details

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Position Overview

This role requires experience in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) and a strong skill set in handling various cardiac conditions. The position involves floating between units, primarily within the cardiovascular care division.

Contract Duration

Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting
• Telemetry experience is preferred

Preferred Certifications

• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)

Unit Information

The cardiovascular care unit (CVCU) consists of a blended unit with 18 CVICU beds and 12 cardiovascular intermediate care (CVIMCU) beds. The unit primarily cares for patients aged 16 and older with cardiac diagnoses, such as:

• Heart failure
• Post-cardiac arrest care
• Cardiothoracic surgeries (CABG, valve repair/replacement)
• IABP therapy
• Impella insertion
• Post-PCI care
• Pacemaker insertion
• Ablation procedures
• Arrhythmias
• STEMI/NSTEMI management
• EKOS therapy

Special Procedures and Unit Details

The unit has a reputation for excellent patient care and has been recognized as one of the nation's Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on providing comprehensive care to a diverse community, fostering both growth and mentorship in nursing practice.

Nurses are encouraged to pursue advanced certifications, and we offer a robust training program covering various aspects of cardiovascular intensive care.

Patient Care Environment

The unit serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, typically managing a daily census of 26 patients.

Interdisciplinary support includes:

• IV Teams
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Interpretation Services
• Phlebotomy
• Radiology
• Social Services
• Lift Teams
• Rapid Response Teams
• Pharmacy
• Transportation
• Unit Secretary

Skills Required

• Arterial line management
• Assistance with chest tube insertion/removal
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Blood product administration
• Care of ventilated patients
• Central line management
• Central venous pressure monitoring
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Ventilator management
• Post-cardiac surgery care
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Ventricular assist device (LVAD/RVAD) management

Location

City: Salem, OR

Client Details

Address
890 Oak Street SE

City
Salem

State
OR

Zip Code
97301