CVICU RN: Night Shift Open-Heart, LVAD & ECMO Care

Cynet HealthStaff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN for a CVICU position in Austin, TX. The role involves delivering high-quality direct patient care to high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including open heart recovery and ECMO support, with a 13-week assignment.

The nurse will implement evidence-based care plans, monitor patients using Swan-Ganz/CCO, and coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Active RN license and CVICU experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license required.
• Minimum 1 year CVICU experience.
• Cardiac device therapy experience including IABP, Impella, and Swan-Ganz management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality direct patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans.
• Administer physician and nursing orders promptly and accurately.
• Lead discharge planning efforts and ensure safe transitions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for post-acute care planning.
• Care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including open heart recovery, transplants, LVAD, ECMO.
• Utilize monitoring techniques such as Swan-Ganz and CCO; provide care across related units as needed.

Skills

Cardiac device therapy management

Swan-Ganz monitoring

IABP

Impella

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS

ACLS

NIH Certification

Tools

IABP

Impella

Swan-Ganz catheter

Job description

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN for a CVICU position in Austin, TX. The role involves delivering high-quality direct patient care to high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including open heart recovery and ECMO support, with a 13-week assignment.

The nurse will implement evidence-based care plans, monitor patients using Swan-Ganz/CCO, and coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Active RN license and CVICU experience are required.