CVICU Night Shift RN: Impella/IABP Specialist

American Traveler, LLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced CVICU RN for a 13-week night assignment in a prestigious academic medical center.

You will care for cardiovascular ICU patients including those supported by Impella and IABP, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and float coverage within ICU/TCU/ED as required.

The position requires MO RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, Epic charting and willingness to travel; travel perks include housing allowances and per diem.

Qualifications

• Active MO or compact RN license required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• CPI certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff RN in CVICU required.
• Strong Level 1 trauma ICU background preferred.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred.
• Experience with Impella and IABP required.
• Skills in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and IV therapy.
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory care.
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and renal failure management.
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care, CABG, TAVR, and valve repair/replacement.
• Experience with LVAD/RVAD and Swan Ganz monitoring preferred.
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Must provide 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) at an academic, tertiary care medical center.
• 13-week assignment on night shift (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM).
• Patient ratio of 1:2.
• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Floating required within scope to ICU, TCU, and all care areas, including ED for ICU/TCU admit holds.
• Epic EMR used, experience required.
• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients including those with Impella and IABP support.
• Must be willing to shave for a respirator fit test to ensure proper mask seal, as CAPRs and PAPRs are not provided or permitted, with no exceptions for medical or religious accommodations.
• Navy blue scrub color required.
• Onsite parking available at no cost.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Must reside more than 70 miles from the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted.
• RTO must be submitted with the initial application, with additional requests subject to manager discretion after confirmation.
• Clinicians cannot work more than 1 year as a traveler without taking a 6-month break before returning.

Skills

CVICU experience

Impella

IABP

Arterial line management

Central line care

PICC line management

IV therapy

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Renal failure management

LVAD/RVAD

Dysrhythmia interpretation

CABG/TAVR post-care

Swan Ganz monitoring

Education

MO RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

CPI certification

Epic charting experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced CVICU RN for a 13-week night assignment in a prestigious academic medical center.

You will care for cardiovascular ICU patients including those supported by Impella and IABP, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and float coverage within ICU/TCU/ED as required.

The position requires MO RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, Epic charting and willingness to travel; travel perks include housing allowances and per diem.