Travel ICU RN - $2,045 per week

TotalMed; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a CVICU travel nurse to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of acute care experience and will work 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week on a travel assignment.

As a CVICU nurse, you will care for patients after complex cardiac procedures, perform critical analyses, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. BLS is required and additional certifications may be needed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' recent acute care experience.
• BLS certification required.
• CVICU/ICU experience preferred.
• Physically able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Take samples for diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
• Respond to emergencies with CPR and operate defibrillators.
• Educate patients and families on recovery at home.

Skills

ICU experience

RN

CVICU familiarity

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Tucson, AZ. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and critical care environment.

As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
• Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
• Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
• Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.

CVICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

BLS, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1478884. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - CVICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1