Travel Cardiovascular Surgical ICU RN

Position: Travel Cardiovascular Surgical ICU RN - $3,003 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CSICU) position requiring a CA RN license, CVICU experience, and the ability to pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to placement.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting in the Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)

• 20-bed unit caring for pre- and post-operative cardiovascular surgical patients, including fresh post-op CABG (with extubation goal of 6 hours), LVADs, Impellas, IABPs, TAVRs, CRRT, Swan monitoring, and all critical drips

• Patient ratios of 1:1–2

• Telemetry monitoring required; must be able to read and interpret EKG strips

• Ventilator management required

• Charting via Cerner EMR

• 12-hour night shifts (shift start time 1745)

• Every other weekend required

• Float requirement to MSNICU and potentially other Sacramento-area facilities; mid-shift float to another facility is rare but possible

• First to float designation applies

• Hospitalist or Intensivist in-house 24/7; RT and Pharmacy available 24/7

• No IV team on unit; nurse aides available based on census and staffing

• Self-scheduling used, balanced by manager; schedules posted 4 weeks out

• Neuro experience preferred, as the unit floats to MSNICU

• Travelers will not be assigned LVAD patients; core staff will validate skills for CABG recovery, IABP, and CRRT

• IABP assignments are not 1:1

• Floor orientation is 1–2 days with a preceptor; a pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation

• The Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam must be passed prior to offer confirmation; candidates have two attempts

• Holiday rotation required; travelers are expected to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)

• Scrub color is navy; undershirts must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets are optional but must be navy if worn

• Bedside report is used on this unit

• A manager interview is part of the consideration process

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted)

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (pending certifications not accepted)

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

• CVICU or cardiovascular surgical ICU experience required

• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required

• Cerner EMR experience

• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked (must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire)

• Copy of driver's license required

• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year (PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable)

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

• 401(k) Plan

• Weekly Payroll Deposit

• Free Online CEUs

• Generous Housing Allowance

• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.