Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,315 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Portsmouth, NH · 3 mo ago
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Job Summary
The ICU Cardiovascular Specialty Nurse position is located in a medical-surgical unit specializing in cardiac care at a healthcare provider within the New Hampshire region. This role involves providing advanced nursing care to patients post-cardiac procedures, monitoring complex cardiovascular conditions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- Valid license in the state of New Hampshire or compact license
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ACLs (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- Minimum of 2 years hospital-based experience in a cardiac or ICU setting
- Proficiency in telemetry
- Experience with cardiac procedures such as PCI, post-Cath lab nursing, and managing chest tubes, high-flow oxygen, Bi-pap, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis, and pacemakers
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a Level II Trauma center
- Familiarity with electronic medical records systems such as Meditech Expans.
Additional Information
- IVCU is an 18-bed cardiac unit offering specialized care for patients with STEMI, NSTEMI, chest pain, CHF, COPD, and other cardiac conditions.
- The unit is equipped with IV pumps, Sara steady s, Hiflo, Bipap, Kangaroo pumps, Hoyer lifts, and bladder scanners.
- Candidates must adhere to a professional dress code and unit-specific policies.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Pay Package
The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.