Travel CVICU RN - $2,596 per week

About the Position

As a CVICU RN, you will provide critical care to patients in a high-acuity environment, including those recovering from open-heart surgery. Your responsibilities will include assessing and providing care for hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients within our cardiac medical surgical unit.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift
• 12-hour rotating shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start: ASAP
• Holiday coverage required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients
• Administer care to a diverse patient population, including pediatrics and those requiring pre and post PCI care, pacemaker management, thoracotomy, and treatment for a range of medical conditions
• Operate advanced medical equipment, including central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, A-lines, and short-term ventilation support
• Conduct skilled assessments and interventions for potential deteriorating conditions among patients
• Manage discharge planning and the continuum of care from admission to discharge
• Act as a clinical leader and assist in precepting staff members

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent open heart recovery nursing experience
• Ability to care for immediate post-operative open heart patients on their first day
• Current State of Montana RN Licensure
• ACLS Certification
• BLS/BCLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree from an Accredited Nursing Program

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing principles and procedures, specifically in critical care and CVICU settings
• Ability to operate various medical and infusion equipment proficiently
• Basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation skills

Organizational Relationships

• Receives direction from: Providers, Charge Nurse, ICU Director, and CNO
• Gives direction to: RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, Dietary Staff
• Works cooperatively with: Providers, Healthcare Professionals, and Allied Health Staff