Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Position: Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,192 per week
Location: St. Louis

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

ASAP

• 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 ICU night shift position requiring a MO or compact RN license, ACLS, and a minimum of 2 years recent CVU experience.
Responsibilities

• Work in a Cardiovascular ICU unit at an acute care hospital

• Patient population includes cardio-thoracic surgery, open heart, TAVR, post cath lab, and post cardiac surgery with telemetry

• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 in ICU and 2:1 in Tele shifts

• Night shift schedule is 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30

• Required to work 6 weekend shifts during each 6-week period (every other weekend)

• No on-call responsibilities

• Floating within the cardiac service line may be required to meet facility needs

• Uses the Epic EMR system

• Navy scrubs required

• Responsibilities include post-op care for cardiac patients, management of cardiac assistive devices, and titrating critical drips

• Travelers are required to work holidays as scheduled

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

• No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed per 13-week contract and none during the first week of orientation

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

• Parking is free for staff
Requirements

• Current MO or compact RN license is required

• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiovascular ICU experience required

• Must be ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certified

• Experience with hemodynamics, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required

• Epic EMR experience preferred

• Cardiac assistive machine experience preferred

• Pending license may be accepted if requirements are met

• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
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.