Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU Job Madison area,Wisconsin USA,Nursing

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Requirements

Active WI or compact RN license required
AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of acute care CVICU experience within the last 3 years
Experience and knowledge of Next Stage CVVH machine required
Level I trauma experience required
Teaching hospital experience preferred
Cardiothoracic surgery and/or acuity adaptable unit experience preferred
Epic experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting, including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an 80% or higher passing score

Responsibilities

CVICU setting within a Level I trauma teaching hospital
Patient ratio of 1:2-3
Day and night shifts available (3x12 hours), or
Every other weekend required with some holiday coverage
No on-call responsibilities
4x12 scheduling or blocked weekends available if preferred
Floating required as needed
Uses Epic charting system
Provide care for cardiovascular ICU patients including post cardiac surgery, CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and mechanical circulatory support devices (IABP, Impella, LVAD/RVAD)
Manage ventilated and respiratory failure patients, including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
Perform arterial line, central line, and PICC line management along with blood product administration
Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips and manage continuous IV sedation
Manage CVVHD/CRRT for renal failure patients
Monitor for dysrhythmias and respond to cardiac emergencies, including 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

Benefits

Job : P-784360

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