Local Contract Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse - $48-57 per hour

About the role

Medical Solutions is seeking a local contract nurse RN CVICU for a local contract nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description

Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Local Contract

Requirements

• BLS, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus
• Experience: At least 2 solid years of CVICU experience (prefer more)
• Skills: Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, communication, organization, teamwork, compassion, ability to follow protocols and orders as written, motivation, ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, positive attitude and behavior
• Experience with: Titrating drips, ventilators, utilizing CPAP, BPAP, heated high flow, nitric oxide, reading and interpreting strips
• Equipment: IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, External Pacemakers, CRRT Lines – PICC, Midlines, CVC, Swans, Arterial Lines (radial and femoral)

Qualifications

• Experience with: Post open heart surgical patients-CABG, Valves, CABG/Valve, Dissections, AAA, Vascular procedures, Carotids, post cardiovascular procedures, STEMI, Unstable angina, Unstable N-STEMI, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Targeted Temperature Management (Hypothermia), Transcutaneous pacing, Transvenous pacing, Severe heart failure, TAVRs, cardiac related events requiring ICU care, ventilated patients, overflow patients from other ICUs including COVID patients
• Specialty Intervention Equipment: IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, External Pacemakers, CRRT Lines – PICC, Midlines, CVC, Swans, Arterial Lines (radial and femoral)

Benefits

• Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision with low premiums
• Day One 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Personalized Compensation Packages
• Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing
• Dedicated Recruiter and 24/7 Customer Care Line
• Per Diem Allowance and Paid Travel
• Licenses and Certifications Reimbursement
• Free Liability Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Pet Insurance

Pay

Exact pay package may vary based on guaranteed hours, distance being traveled, and customizations available for travelers. -# Beds: 20 beds, all private, all monitored with Nurse -Patient Ratios Ratios - 1:1, 1:2, 2:1 depending on patient acuity

Schedule

• Shifts: 12 hours (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Weekends: Every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday for dayshift, Friday, Saturday for nightshift)
• Holidays: Every other holiday
• Floating: Float to every level of care

Additional Notes

• Unit needs someone proficient in all cardiovascular ICU components with the exception of immediate post op (would be a bonus if they did), VAD and transplant.
• Utilizes swans, CVC, and art lines daily on majority of patients.
• Utilizes temporary pacemakers on a lot of patients.
• Gets multiple EP patients.
• Uses IABPs.
• Titrates multiple drips frequently.
• Has a lot of ventilated patients.