Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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, LLC. is hiring an RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position in Texas. Requires TX or compact license, 1+ year of RN experience, BLS/ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and Nursys verification within 30 days.

The role covers a 28-bed Cardiovascular ICU with 80% cardiac surgery and 20% advanced heart failure patients. Expect open heart recovery, transplants, LVADs, ECMO, and CRRT with Swan-Ganz/Cerner-CCO.

Qualifications

• Active RN license TX or compact currently in hand.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Preferred experience with Cardiac Advanced Device Therapy Management including IABP, IMPELLA, and Swan-Ganz Management.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 28-bed Critical Care Cardiovascular ICU.
• Patient population is 80% cardiac surgery and 20% advanced heart failure.
• Care includes Open Heart Recovery, Heart Transplants, LVAD Implants, ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT patients.
• Utilizes Swan Ganz Catheters and CCO Monitoring.
• Uses Cerner/COMPASS EMR system.
• Night shift schedule from 18:45-07:15.
• Floating required to MICU, SICU, or Medical/Cardiac Stepdown Units as needed.
• 13-week assignment.
• Deliver direct patient care implementing individualized, evidence-based care plans for high-risk cardiac surgery and advanced heart failure patients.
• Administer physician and nursing orders while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Lead discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient transitions.
• Navy scrub color required.
• Radius rule applies; local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate depending on distance from the facility.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale certification

Education

RN license TX or compact

Nursys license verification

Tools

Cerner/COMPASS EMR

Swan-Ganz Management

IABP

IMPELLA

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a TX or compact license and at least 1 year of experience with high-acuity cardiac surgery patients.

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Preferred experience with Cardiac Advanced Device Therapy Management including IABP, IMPELLA, and Swan-Ganz Management
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start

Responsibilities

• Work in a 28-bed Critical Care Cardiovascular ICU
• Patient population is 80% cardiac surgery and 20% advanced heart failure
• Care includes Open Heart Recovery, Heart Transplants, LVAD Implants, ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT patients
• Utilizes Swan Ganz Catheters and CCO Monitoring
• Uses Cerner/COMPASS EMR system
• Night shift schedule from 18:45-07:15
• Floating required to MICU, SICU, or Medical/Cardiac Stepdown Units as needed
• 13-week assignment
• Deliver direct patient care implementing individualized, evidence-based care plans for high-risk cardiac surgery and advanced heart failure patients
• Administer physician and nursing orders while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Lead discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient transitions
• Navy scrub color required
• Radius rule applies; local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate depending on distance from the facility

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-755563

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