Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Weekly Payroll

CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem

Traveler Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU assignment in Charleston, SC. The role requires prior ICU and CVICU experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, and telemetry interpretation. Licensure, BLS/ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale are required, with travel experience preferred.

The position offers a 28-bed ICU, three 12-hour shifts per week, and a housing allowance. Neuro and CVICU training options are available, with Navy dress code and travel reimbursements included.

Qualifications

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in ICU
• Prior CVICU experience required
• One previous successful travel nursing assignment preferred, ideally at a facility using Meditech
• Proficient in reading telemetry strips
• Experience with CRRT, Advanced Hemodynamics, and phlebotomy required
• Comfortable administering respiratory treatments outside the ICU
• BSN, advanced certifications, and TNCC preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Work in a 28-bed mixed ICU unit
• Patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3, including holding inpatient PCU/med-surg admissions
• Uses i-mobile phones for each care team member and mobile computer workstations on wheels
• Meditech documentation system used
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
• Holiday rotation required in coordination with hospital employees
• Travelers are first to float and may be sent to the emergency department or PCU for patient holds
• Bedside shift report used for every patient hand-off and transfer of care
• Care for 1-3 ICU patients including ventilator-dependent patients
• Unit performs post-op day 0 CABG care, Impella and balloon pump management, Swan Ganz monitoring, and Advanced Hemodynamics
• Neuro procedures performed for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage including EVDs, bolts, and Arctic Sun induced hypothermia therapy
• Provide advanced critical care to cardiovascular and neuro ICU patients, including fresh post-op heart patients
• Opportunity to train in Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU skills, including care for head and neck flap procedures
• Facility is one of only 14 programs in the nation offering this specialized training
• Navy uniform required as part of dress code
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility with no local candidates accepted
• One professional reference required unless applying in Florida or Missouri, which require two

Skills

ICU experience

CVICU experience

Advanced hemodynamics

Telemetry reading

Ventilator management

CRRT

Phlebotomy

Respiratory therapies

Travel nursing

Meditech

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Advanced certifications

Tools

Meditech

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring prior ICU and CVICU experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills.

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in ICU
• Prior CVICU experience required
• One previous successful travel nursing assignment preferred, ideally at a facility using Meditech
• Proficient in reading telemetry strips
• Experience with CRRT, Advanced Hemodynamics, and phlebotomy required
• Comfortable administering respiratory treatments such as inhalers and nebulizers outside the ICU
• BSN, advanced certifications, and TNCC preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Work in a 28-bed mixed ICU unit
• Patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3, including holding inpatient PCU/med-surg admissions
• Uses i-mobile phones for each care team member and mobile computer workstations on wheels
• Meditech documentation system used
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
• Holiday rotation required in coordination with hospital employees
• Travelers are first to float and may be sent to the emergency department or PCU for patient holds
• Bedside shift report used for every patient hand-off and transfer of care
• Care for 1-3 ICU patients including ventilator-dependent patients
• Unit performs post-op day 0 CABG care, Impella and balloon pump management, Swan Ganz monitoring, and Advanced Hemodynamics
• Neuro procedures performed for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage including EVDs, bolts (Codman), and Arctic Sun induced hypothermia therapy
• Provide advanced critical care to cardiovascular and neuro ICU patients, including fresh post-op heart patients
• Opportunity to train in Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU skills, including care for head and neck flap procedures
• Facility is one of only 14 programs in the nation offering this specialized training
• Navy uniform required as part of dress code
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility with no local candidates accepted
• One professional reference required unless applying in Florida or Missouri, which require two

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-757045

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