Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU/IMC position at a Level 1 trauma hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Job Details

• Work setting is an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital CVICU/IMC unit (5C/D) with 32 beds,

• Manages a critically ill patient population including neuro, cardiac, CT surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical patients,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in the CVICU,

• 12-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule based on unit needs; schedule rotations are managed to minimize frequent day/night flipping,

• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required,

• Floating may be required to other critical care departments including Intermediate ICU (up to 4:1 ratio) and Broadway ICU (up to 3:1 ratio), as well as med/surg units as needed,

• Epic EMR used; experience required,

• Equipment used includes Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinet, Aleris IV pumps, MOOG Feeding pumps, IABP, EVD, Philips Patient Monitoring Systems, Ava Sure Patient Monitoring, and Impella,

Job Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required,

• Current AHA-issued BLS and ACLS certifications required,

• NIHSS certification required,

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in a 200+ bed, Level 1 trauma hospital,

• Demonstrated experience titrating vasopressor drips required (must be reflected on resume or skills checklist),

• Epic EMR experience required,

• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years,

• All certifications must be active at time of consideration; no pending certifications accepted,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include independent management of 1-3 critically ill patients and administration/titration of vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, and other titratable drips,

• Candidates must be able to assist with bedside procedures including RSI, EVD placement, tracheostomy, line placement, and other diagnostic tests,

• Orientation totals 32 hours: 8 hours of hospital orientation, 8 hours on unit 5C/D, 4 hours in the Intermediate ICU, and 12 hours in the Broadway ICU, all completed during the first week of the assignment,

• Navy scrubs are required,

• Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date,

• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position,

• Navy scrubs required,

• An interview with the unit manager is part of the selection process,