Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,285 per week

About the role

The organization is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Cardiovascular Healthcare Professional in the state of Illinois. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in a fast-paced, monitored unit. The position requires a professional highly skilled in cardiovascular ICU practices, including management of complex patient populations such as those with heart failure, post-procedural care, and ventilated patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in a 20-bed monitored ICU stepdown unit
• Care for patients undergoing TAVRs, Ablations, Watchmen Procedures, Mitral Clips, and other cardiac interventions
• Manage patients with heart failure, ventilated status, and overflow from other stepdowns including COVID-19 cases
• Work with advanced cardiovascular intervention equipment such as Swan Ganz catheter, external pacemakers, and various arterial and venous lines
• Interpret EKG strips, manage ventilators, and titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, and vasopressors
• Float across all levels of care and handle complex patient needs, including vented and trached patients
• Participate in a 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor system
• Complete a one-day unit-specific orientation and two days with a preceptor

Requirements

• Active Illinois license or confirmation that application has been initiated
• BLS certification
• Minimum two years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, specifically in CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) or equivalent

Schedule

• Shifts are 12 hours, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Minimum of 36 hours per week

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