Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring 3+ years of CV ICU experience and a passing EKG test score.

Details

• Cardiovascular-focused ICU setting at a cardiac-focused hospital campus
• 12-hour night shift schedule over an 8-week contract
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to MICU or ICU units at other nearby campuses if needed
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart or American Red Cross for BLS only)
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of CV ICU experience required
• Must pass a Relias EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration, plus an onsite pass/fail EKG test on Day 1 of orientation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency required in dysrhythmia interpretation/management, multi-system organ failure, thermoregulation, CABG, IABP, Impella, post cardiac surgery care, pre/post cardiac cath care, Swan-Ganz monitoring, valve replacement/repair, LVAD/RVAD, and CRRT/CVVHD
• Proficiency required in IV therapy including arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Proficiency required in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade administration
• Proficiency required in CVA/acute stroke management, lumbar drain care, and BiPAP/CPAP support
• Proficiency required in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and high flow nasal cannula care
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE use, phlebotomy, and surgical wound/drain care required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with a minimum of one completed travel assignment
• Updated CV ICU skills checklist and a supervisor reference from a CV assignment within the last year required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required, with one from the most recent travel assignment

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular ICU patients, including post-surgical and interventional cardiac cases
• Non-billable orientation consists of 8 hours
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated from employment for 12 months before being eligible to return as a travel candidate
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts
• Must work at least 1-2 holidays during the contract
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Local radius of 50 miles applies
• Facility conducts a brief candidate interview as part of the hiring process