Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position in Kentucky. Needs 2 years CVICU experience and ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; CCRN and ECMO experience preferred.

The role features 4x12 night shifts (19:00–07:30) with 36 or 48 hour assignments. RNs float within the hospital or to nearby facilities, with winter holiday coverage required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years CVICU experience.
• Active KY or compact RN license required.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required; CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing in CVICU.
• Float within hospital or to nearby affiliate hospital.
• Work 4x12 night shifts, 19:00–07:30.
• 36 or 48 hour assignment; 3 of 5 Winter holidays.

Skills

CVICU experience

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Education

Active KY license or compact RN license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• CCRN certification preferred
• ECMO experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
• Experience with ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac drips
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) preferred
• Experience with Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias

Responsibilities

• CVICU setting within a hospital
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• 36 or 48 hour assignment
• Candidates will float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Required to work 3 of 5 Winter holidays
• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients
• Candidates must be free of any licensure hits to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must be separated from all affiliated facilities for 6 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed prior to consideration; requests submitted after will not be approved
• Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted

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