Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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.

Job 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 ),

• 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,

Job 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 Common Spirit, 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