Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a CVICU position in a Level II Trauma Center with a 30-bed CVICU. Requires 3 years of ICU experience and at least 1 year in CVICU, WI license, and BLS/ACLS certification.

EPIC EMR experience and cardiac care proficiency are essential for patient monitoring and care management. The role involves 12-hour shifts, weekend rotation, and potential 36- or 48-hour contracts.

Qualifications

• Active WI or compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year in CVICU.
• Experience with invasive line monitoring and cardiac devices is required.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• CV surgical experience with advanced cardiac support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients in a 30-bed CVICU.
• Maintain RN patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2; float as needed.
• Work 12-hour day or night shifts on a 6-week cycle.
• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill patients.
• Use EPIC EMR and GE monitors; follow hospital fatigue policy.

Skills

RN license (WI/compact)

BLS & ACLS certifications

3+ years ICU experience

1+ year CVICU experience

Cardiac care experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year in CVICU care.

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
• Experience with invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, TV), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• CV surgical experience with ECMO, CVVH, IABP, or VAD preferred
• Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Responsibilities

• Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with a 30-bed CVICU
• Cares for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients including post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs, heart transplants, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy, AAA repair, and carotid endarterectomy
• RN patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2 for regular ICU status, or 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio 1:8-10
• 12-hour day or night shifts, 0700-1900 or 1900-0700, on a 6-week schedule cycle
• 36 or 48-hour contracts available
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU, Sitter duty, or PACU Surge
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients
• Draw blood from invasive lines; peripheral sticks are handled by phlebotomy
• Supported by 24/7 dedicated CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, Hospitalist, General Intensivist, ICU-designated RT, and HUC
• Charge nurse present but rarely takes a patient assignment
• Bedside and nurses station telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele tech
• One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of NEO with a supervisor/nurse educator, followed by preceptor-guided unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per contract
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• First-time travelers welcome if minimum experience requirements are met
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments

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-751403

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