Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,775 per week

About the role

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) nurse needed in the area. This position involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients, including those with recent open-heart surgery and a mix of ICU diagnoses, in a hospital environment that features a 24/7 hospitalist and intensive care services.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU patients with recent open-heart surgeries and mixed ICU diagnoses
• Monitor patients using GE monitors
• No patient assignments are taken by the nurse during shifts
• Unit orientation includes a one-day specific to the unit
• Float rotation may be required
• Charting is done in Cerner electronic health record system

Requirements

• Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certifications in Neurological Intensive Care (NIHSS)
• Certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Willingness to wait for license submission
• Experience with fresh open hearts and recent ICU patient care is required

Schedule

12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, every other weekend, with schedules made approximately 6 weeks in advance and subject to final review by management.

The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts in a 13-week assignment.

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