Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Phoenix, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85013!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU / CTICU

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity 24-bed CVICU/CTICU setting with a 1:1–2 nurse-to-patient ratio, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• Care for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients including those requiring IABP, CRRT, ECMO, TAVR, lung transplant, esophagectomy, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy
• Perform and assist with frequent bedside procedures including bronchoscopies, Swan-Ganz catheter insertions, and epidural management
• Demonstrate strong IV skills independently, as no dedicated IV team is available on the unit
• Complete sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes as evaluated during a pass/fail SIMs Lab on Day 1 of orientation
• Fulfill weekend requirements of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule and participate in float coverage to ICU, Med/Surg, and Telemetry units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Level I Trauma experience required
• ICU-only experience required; CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts permitted)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab evaluation covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; competency in sterile field technique is essential
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Philips telemetry systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CCRN certification preferred
• Hands-on experience with IABP and CABG patients
• Familiarity with transplant patient populations and associated pharmacy protocols
• Experience with high-volume bedside procedures in an intensive care environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a highly specialized, fast-paced CVICU environment supported by 24/7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and an in-house intensivist during day shifts
• Gain exposure to a broad range of complex diagnoses and advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures in a well-resourced critical care unit

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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