Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Level I Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring a minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Job Details

• 18-bed CVICU within an acute care, Level I Trauma hospital,

• Patient population includes post-op open heart, complex thoracic and vascular surgery patients, as well as advanced cardiac cases from the cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic,

• Common diagnoses include cardiac surgeries, lytic cases, carotids, TCARs, fempop, EVARs, and endovascular AAAs,

• Patients are stabilized and supported with devices including 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 telemetry strips - no monitor techs on unit,

• RNs manage all RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen,

• No CNAs on the unit,

• Charge nurse present on every shift; charge nurse carries a patient assignment,

• Hospitalist and intensivist are in-house 24/7,

• Charting via Epic EMR,

• 12-hour shifts; days ) and nights ) available,

• 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,

• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required - pending licenses are not accepted,

• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS - pending certifications are not accepted,

• Minimum 1 year of CVICU or cardiovascular ICU patient population experience required,

• BSN is not required,

• Experience with Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO strongly implied by patient population,

• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips required,

• Driver's license required for consideration - used to verify candidate resides more than 50 miles from the facility,

• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire,

• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year - candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered,

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility - driver's license is used to verify permanent address,

• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, followed by a facility-wide orientation that includes a pass/fail open-book skills exam (90% required to pass),

• Navy blue scrubs required,

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments - refusal to comply will result to contract termination,

• RTO must be disclosed upfront; limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract - additional RTO will not be approved,

• First-time travelers are not explicitly approved for this position, as the interview process is conducted directly with the facility manager (non-clinical)