Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,791 per week
Medical Solutions · Peoria, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Specialty and facility details
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 15 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Unit size: 20 beds, all private, all monitored
- Nurse–Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 2:1 depending on patient acuity
Patient population and diagnoses
- Post open heart surgical patients: CABG, Valves, CABG/Valve, Dissections, AAA, Vascular procedures, Carotids
- Post cardiovascular procedures: STEMI, Unstable angina, Unstable N-STEMI, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy
- Targeted Temperature Management (Hypothermia), Transcutaneous pacing, Transvenous pacing
- Severe heart failure, TAVRs, cardiac-related events requiring ICU care
- Ventilated patients, overflow patients from other ICUs including COVID patients
- Soon to come: Post VAD placement, Post heart transplant patient
Required certifications
- BLS required
- ACLS preferred
- CCRN a plus
Specialty intervention equipment
- IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, External Pacemakers, CRRT
- Lines: PICC, Midlines, CVC, Swans, Arterial Lines (radial and femoral)
Experience and skills
- At least 2 years of CVICU experience required; more preferred
- Ability to interpret strips
- Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, communication, organization, teamwork, compassion
- Ability to follow protocols and orders as written
- Motivation, ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Time management, positive attitude and behavior
Medication administration
- RNs are required to titrate drips
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips include: dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, esmolol
- Some drips are set rate, go by protocol or titrate by order written
Staffing and support
- Charge nurses 24/7; they do take assignments at times
- House supervisor 24/7
- PCTs with ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15, sometimes higher depending on staffing
- CV APNs/PAs and CCS APNs/PAs majority of the time; providers on call
- Respiratory therapists 24/7
- Equipment: ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, heated high flow, nitric oxide
- RNs expected to troubleshoot ventilators and related equipment
- Monitor techs available; all patients connected to Philips monitoring
- RNs read and interpret their own strips
Schedule and expectations
- Shifts are 12 hours (7a–7p or 7p–7a)
- Not self-scheduling for non AHU Mission Partners; no block scheduling
- Weekend requirement: every other weekend (days: Sat–Sun; nights: Fri–Sat)
- Holiday requirement: every other holiday
- Float to every level of care; travelers expected to take a full team
- Dress code: no particular color scrubs; must be appropriate in appearance
Benefits
- Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision with low premiums
- Day One 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Personalized Compensation Packages
- Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing
- Dedicated Recruiter and 24/7 Customer Care Line
- Per Diem Allowance and Paid Travel
- Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
- Free Liability Coverage
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Pet Insurance