RN - CVICU

Registered Nurse - Critical Care CVICU

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Critical Care CVICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Critical Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of ICU experience, including 1 year of CVICU experience

License: Active nursing license

Certifications: BLS, ACLS; CCRN preferred

Must-Have:

• Competence in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines)
• Experience with pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, and cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics)
• Knowledge in ventilator and tracheostomy management
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation abilities
• EPIC experience
• Specific CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred

Description: The unit is a critical care environment with a focus on cardiovascular patients. Common patient types include immediate post-operative CABG, valve repairs, and heart transplants. Patients may also have undergone thoracic and vascular surgeries. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 for intensive cases, 1:2 for regular ICU status, and 1:3 for mixed status. Support includes a charge nurse who rarely has patient assignments, with additional personnel available around the clock. Telemetry monitoring is maintained at the nurses' station with bedside assistance. Nurses are expected to draw from invasive lines; peripheral sticks are not permitted. Staff will be scheduled for weekend rotations every other weekend. Expected holiday requirements are 1-2 per contract, with prior scheduling notice provided. Scrub colors must be solid and professional with no graphics or logos. A fatigue policy is in place to ensure safe working hours.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry-leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct-hire, and non-clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest-growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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