RN - CVICU

Registered Nurse - CVICUScheduling DetailsShift Hours: 7 PM to 7 AMContract Length: 13 weeksWeekend Requirement: Every other weekendHoliday Requirement: Availability for every other holiday, if neededCall-off Policy: Up to three shifts may be canceled during the contract period without incurring charges.Charting RequirementsCharting System: EPIC experience requiredRequests: RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be submitted upon applicationLicensure and CertificationsLicense: Active New York Single State RN license required (Compact status not applicable)Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (valid credential required at submission)Clinical Skills RequiredArterial line management and central line care/managementPICC line management and blood product administrationVentilator management, HFNC, and BiPAP/CPAP supportAssistance with chest tube insertion/removal and care of ventilated patientsABG interpretation and continuous IV sedation managementTitration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, including administration of emergency medicationsManagement of CABG, Impella, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, and Swan-Ganz monitoringExperience with CVVHD/CRRT, dysrhythmia interpretation, and 12-lead EKG acquisitionInfection prevention, PPE use, wound vac care, and management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failureUnit DetailsPatient Ratios: 1:2, 1:1 ratio for Impella patients based on acuityPatient Population: Includes sepsis, ARDS, renal failure, heart failure, multi-organ failure, and moreUnit Size: 16 bedsScrub Color: Any combination of navy blue and whiteFloating: Required to float within skillset as neededAbout the UnitThe Cardio Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) provides specialized care for critically ill patients, including those undergoing heart surgery and advanced cardiac interventions. The unit is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to the highest standards of patient care.