RN - CVICU

Cynet Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week CVICU travel assignment in Tulsa, OK. The nurse will work night shifts on 12-hour duties, handling a mix of cardiac surgical and medical cases with multidisciplinary support.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years CVICU experience, an active RN license, and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications. Fluency in acute patient care and ability to manage multisystem situations are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience
• Valid RN license required
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts
• VT ICU experience and chronic/acute renal failure management preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for CVICU patients, including post-surgical and medical management.
• Manage ventilated patients and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Perform arterial line management and central line care as needed.
• Assist with chest tube management and blood product administration.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for patient outcomes and rapid responses.

Skills

Cardiac care

Ventilator management

Arterial line

Central line care

Renal failure management

Stroke management

Education

RN license required

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

RN - CVICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: CVICU

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years required

License: Valid RN license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Description:We welcome first-time travelers.The CVICU consists of a mix of cardiac surgical and cardiac medical patients.Occasional overflow from adult medical ICU is expected.Every other weekend is required.Floating may be required to similar units if needed.Patient ratios are 2:1 during all shifts.Daily census is approximately 20 patients.The unit has a total of 24 beds.Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.Skills required include arterial line management, chest tube insertion and removal assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, and blood product administration.Experience managing ventilated patients and central line care/management is essential.Candidates should have experience with chronic and acute renal failure, continuous IV sedation, and stroke management.Additional skills include CVVHD/CRRT, Impella use, and interpretation of dysrhythmias.Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure is also required.PICC line management and procedural sedation administration/monitoring skills are necessary.Successful candidates will be comfortable starting and maintaining IVs and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips.