Travel CVICU RN - $2,021 per week

About the role

We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Seattle, WA. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 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, BLS
• 2 Years recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
• 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 patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
• Good skills for coping with stress and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds

Schedule

• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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