RN - ICU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Cardiac

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (18:00 - 06:30)

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience required

License: Must have active state license to apply

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required

Must-Have:

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills/experience
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Obtain 12-lead EKG
• Pre/Post cardiac catheterization skills/experience
• Chronic/Acute renal failure experience
• IV therapy skills/experience (accessing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, starting IVs)
• Medication experience (continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, titrate cardiac drips, titrate vasoactive drips)
• CVA/Acute stroke management experience
• Respiratory/Thoracic skills/experience (assist with management of BiPAP and CPAP, care of ventilated patients, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation of ABGs, suctioning, ventilator management)
• Professional topics and skills (infection prevention, isolation precautions, code blue/rapid response)

Description:

ICU Registered Nurse with cardiac experience is needed.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Weekend work is required, with a schedule of every other weekend.

There is no requirement for on-call duty.

Floating may occur within scope to meet facility needs.

Accommodations for block scheduling can be discussed with management.

Candidates must be able to manage patients with a variety of diagnoses including chest pain, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, dysrhythmias, post-cardiac interventions, strokes, respiratory failure, and renal failure.

Candidates should be comfortable with cardiac catheter recovery, chest tube management, intubation, code blue procedures, and the use of specialized equipment.

The unit has a patient ratio of 1:2 during critical care, which may increase during intermediate care situations.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in all required skill areas.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary support.

Prioritization of patient safety and adherence to best practices is essential.

Professional development and training to enhance skills will be supported.

Only candidates with an active state license and required certifications will be considered.