Travel CVICU RN - $1,967 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in Hickory, NC. The right RN should have 1–2 years' recent acute care experience. In this role, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. CVICU RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
• Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
• Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
• Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 1.5 years of recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds.
• Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times.
• Good skills for coping with stress and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts
• 36 hours per week
• 13-week duration

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1