Travel CVICU Nurse: Cardiac ICU Expert

American Traveler, LLC.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position in Ohio. Cardiac ICU experience, OH license in hand, ACLS/BLS, NIHSS, and Epic proficiency are required. Teaching hospital experience is preferred and travel assignment opportunities are available.

Responsibilities include 1:1 to 1:2 patient ratios, night shifts (3x12s), and flexible weekend coverage. Candidates should be able to float to related units and participate in ECMO protocols where applicable.

Qualifications

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration.
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required, NIHSS certification also required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting in a teaching hospital.
• Estimated patient ratios of 1:1-2.
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 36 hours per week.
• Weekday and weekend shifts required, up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule.
• Rotating holiday coverage required.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• Provide advanced critical care nursing to CVICU patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery and cardiac interventions.
• Support nurse-driven protocols including ECMO management where applicable.

Skills

Cardiac ICU experience

ACLS & BLS

NIHSS certification

Telemetry monitoring

IV starts

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position in Ohio. Cardiac ICU experience, OH license in hand, ACLS/BLS, NIHSS, and Epic proficiency are required. Teaching hospital experience is preferred and travel assignment opportunities are available.

Responsibilities include 1:1 to 1:2 patient ratios, night shifts (3x12s), and flexible weekend coverage. Candidates should be able to float to related units and participate in ECMO protocols where applicable.