Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Augusta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Augusta, GA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

Augusta, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days (3x12 Hours, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit serving an adult to geriatric population
• Manage and monitor patients with LVADs, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Swan catheters, temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, femoral and venous sheaths, TR bands, and patients on CRRT
• Titrate cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, and sedation for intubated patients
• Care for post-procedural patients including those following AAA repairs, ensuring positional and monitoring protocols are followed
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with the intensivist and care team
• Maintain effective communication with physicians and the broader care team using SBAR methodology

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Georgia or a Compact state required at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU or cardiovascular critical care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
• Ability to manage a 1:1–2 patient ratio in a high-acuity ICU setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CRRT management and hemodynamic monitoring devices
• Familiarity with post-surgical cardiovascular patient care protocols
• Experience floating within a facility across units within scope of practice

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized cardiovascular ICU supported by an on-site intensivist Monday through Friday and a dedicated free charge nurse model
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or advance your travel nursing career in a high-acuity cardiovascular setting