Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring at least 1 year of CVICU experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• 18-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) in an acute care, Level 1 Trauma hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-open heart, complex thoracic and vascular patients, as well as cases from the cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic
• Common diagnoses and procedures include advanced cardiac surgeries, lytic cases, carotids, TCARS, Fempop, EVARs/Endo AAAs, and stabilization with devices such as Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• RNs must independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips — no telemetry techs on unit
• RNs are responsible for ventilator and respiratory equipment management including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Charting is done in Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday or as needed based on unit needs
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• No CNAs or patient care techs on the unit
• Charge nurse present on each shift; charge nurse takes an assignment
• Intensivist and hospitalist are in-house 24/7

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience with CVICU patient population required
• Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience required
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify permanent residence outside the 50-mile radius)
• 2 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

Additional Information

• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility — driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not currently be employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity; candidates who were employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RNs must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% — failure to pass results in contract termination
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Interview with facility manager (non-clinical) required
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and are limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas — refusal to comply will result to contract termination