Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU

American Traveler; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Health Insurance (Day 1)

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU assignment in Colorado. The role requires CVICU expertise, an active CO or compact RN license, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. Expect 24-bed CT ICU coverage with varied acuity and open-heart surgery support.

Shifts are 3x12, days and nights, with weekend work and unit-based float. Strong emphasis on bedside teaching, patient education, and multidisciplinary care. First-time travelers welcome.

Qualifications

• Active CO or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years CVICU experience required.
• At least 1 year of RN experience required.
• Experience with arterial line management and central line care/management.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed CT ICU serving as the regional destination for circulatory and respiratory support.
• Specializes in open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aneurysm repair, and vascular/thoracic surgeries.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary 1:2, 1:1, 2:1 depending on acuity.
• Rotating 3x12 shifts (day and night) with various days of the week.
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs; floating within scope as needed.
• No on-call requirements; uses Epic for charting.

Skills

CVICU experience

Ventilator management

Cardiac monitoring

Arterial line management

Central line care

IABP monitoring

PPE & isolation

Epic charting

BLS & ACLS

RN license CO/compact

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• At least 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
• Skilled in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Experience caring for post cardiac surgery patients (not directly from OR)
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Computerized documentation skills required

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed CT ICU serving as the regional destination for comprehensive circulatory and respiratory support for critically ill adults
• Specializes in open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular and thoracic surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary based on acuity from 1:2, 1:1, to 2:1
• Rotating 3x12 shifts (day and night) with various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• Floating required within scope to like units per facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting
• Navy scrub color required
• Provide holistic, multidisciplinary care focused on supportive education and improved patient outcomes
• Utilize a range of bedside modalities from vasoactive medications to complete cardio-pulmonary support
• Complete all facility-specific onboarding modules within the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates may be considered, with a reduced bill rate applying for those living within 75 miles of the facility
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during peak census times
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Previous UCHealth employees (including affiliated hospitals) may be subject to eligibility restrictions
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment may not be rebooked for at least one year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-784072

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