Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Position located in a hospital Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching environment,

• Night shifts, three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM,

• Patient ratios are 1:2,

• Patient population includes acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, fluid overload, post-cardiac arrest, heart block, cardiogenic shock, pre-heart transplant, arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia,

• Specialized procedures and equipment used include ventilator management, arterial line and pulmonary artery catheter management, pacemakers, impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, vasoactive drips, dialysis, and intra-aortic balloon pumps,

• Charting is performed using Epic EMR,

• Weekend shifts required every other weekend,

• Float within the service line as needed,

Job Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required,

• BSN required,

• Current certifications in ACLS and BLS required,

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience required,

• Must have experience with ventilators, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheterization, pacemakers, impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, and dialysis,

• EPIC charting experience required,

• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates),

• Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to start,

• Pending license accepted for consideration,

Additional Information

• Perform specialized cardiovascular critical care nursing for high-acuity cardiac patients,

• No on-call responsibilities,

• Up to 2 time-off requests allowed during contract, not exceeding 40 hours in total,

• No more than 7 days requested time off per 13-week contract,

• No requests for time off accepted during first week of orientation,

• Must wear navy blue scrubs,

• Parking details provided during orientation; night shift parking is free, otherwise parking fees may apply,

• Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as travelers,

• Position not open to first-time travelers,

• Travelers can remain for up to 18 months but must take a 3-month break after this period,

• Orientation includes paid completion of required modules and EKG testing,