Travel CVICU RN - $2,054 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in New Bern, NC. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience.

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

• 1-2 years' recent acute care experience.
• ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications.
• 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.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Schedule

• 13 weeks duration.
• 36 hours per week.
• 12-hour night shifts.

Benefits

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