Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift contract requiring 3 years of CV ICU experience and a passing EKG test score.

Details

• Cardiovascular-focused ICU on a cardiac-focused hospital campus
• 12-hour night shift schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required (1-2 holidays during contract)
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to MICU or ICU units at nearby campuses if needed
• 8 hours of non-billable orientation required

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (BLS from American Heart or American Red Cross only)
• Minimum 3 years of CV ICU experience required
• Must pass an EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to submission, and again onsite during orientation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation/management, multi-system organ failure, thermoregulation, and CABG care
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, post cardiac surgery care, and pre/post cardiac cath/intervention
• Experience with Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, valve replacement/repair, and LVAD/RVAD management
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and IV therapy including arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and lumbar drains
• Experience managing BiPAP, CPAP, ventilated patients, and high flow nasal cannula
• Skilled in ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and ventilator management
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions, PPE use, phlebotomy, and surgical wound/drain care
• 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 cardiovascular ICU patients including complex cardiac surgical and interventional cases
• Study materials for the onsite EKG test will be provided prior to orientation; failing the onsite test results in contract termination
• Facility conducts a 10-15 minute interview prior to placement
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated from the facility for 12 months before being eligible as a travel candidate
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate within a 50-mile radius