RN - CVICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff in Houston is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) unit. This 13-week assignment requires 12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity hospital setting.

Applicants must have a Texas RN license, ACLS/BLS, NIHSS, and CRRT training, with a minimum of 2 years CVICU/ICU experience. EPIC charting is used and flexibility with scheduling is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas is required.
• ACLS and BLS Certification are required; NIHSS certification also listed.
• Must have CRRT training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in CVICU or ICU settings.

Responsibilities

• Open to floating among units in a busy, high-acuity CVICU.
• Titrate drips and manage critical therapies.
• Follow unit policies; flexible scheduling and self-scheduling not available.
• Every other weekend shifts are required; orientation with preceptors.

Skills

ICU experience

EPIC nursing

CRRT training

Tools

EPIC

Job description

RN - CVICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS

Must-Have: CRRT trained

Description:Registered Nurses need to be open to floating among units.This is a busy, high-acuity unit.Candidates need to be flexible with scheduling; self-scheduling is not an option.Every other weekend is required.Experience with EPIC is required.CRRT experience is preferred, but training will be provided.Successful placements typically have 3 or more years of experience.Previous travel experience and work in a busy hospital setting are preferred.The unit has approximately 8 to 13 beds with high acuity.Patient ratios are typically 1:2, with occasional 1:1.Experienced ICU RNs are required to titrate drips.Common diagnoses include heart and lung transplants, LVAD patients, and valve surgeries.The unit has a charge RN who also manages patients most of the time.There are nurse aids available on the unit.An intensivist model is used.Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and is assigned to the unit.Hardwire monitoring is in place.Shifts are scheduled based on unit needs.Weekend requirements include six weekend shifts every six weeks.Holiday shifts are also required.There is no call or standby requirement.RNs may be the first to float out based on competency.Teal scrubs are the required dress code.Orientation includes 2 to 3 shifts with preceptors.Common devices seen on the unit include LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, and IABP.Cancellation policy applies for shift assignments.Charting is done using EPIC.