Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursement

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU travel assignment in New Haven, CT.

The role requires CT or compact RN licensure, at least 3 years of Cardiac ICU experience, and strong proficiency with Swan-Ganz monitoring. You will work night shifts 19:00–07:00 in a Level I Trauma Center, with a 1:2 patient ratio, and you may float to other high-volume cardiac ICUs within scope.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Cardiac ICU experience required.
• Active CT or compact RN license required.
• Charge nurse experience strongly preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred.
• Proficiency with Swan-Ganz monitoring and arterial/central line care.
• Familiarity with cardiac drips and vasoactive medications.

Responsibilities

• Care for CVICU patients in a Level I Trauma Center.
• Work night shifts 19:00–07:00, 4x12-hour days.
• Maintain patient ratios around 1:2 and rotate as needed.
• Float to other high-volume cardiac ICUs within scope.
• Utilize Epic for charting and documentation.
• Provide high-acuity post-cardiac surgery care (CABG, TAVR, valve procedures).
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias, EKGs, and ventilated patients.

Skills

Cardiac ICU experience

Charge nurse experience

Swan-Ganz monitoring

Vasoactive drip management

12-lead EKG interpretation

Central line care

Education

RN licensure CT/compact

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

CCRN preferred

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring CT or compact RN license and proficiency with Swan-Ganz monitoring.

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiac ICU experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Must be proficient with Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring
• Experience with central line care, arterial line management, and ventilator management required
• Experience with cardiac drip titration and vasoactive drip management required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required (religious/medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Work in a high acuity Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) at a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Average patient ratio of 1:2 for both days and nights
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Will float to other high volume cardiac (HVC) ICUs within scope
• Uses Epic charting system
• Provide high acuity nursing care to cardiovascular ICU patients including post cardiac surgery, CABG, TAVR, and valve repair/replacement cases
• Manage complex cardiac interventions including pre/post cardiac catheterization and sheath removal
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
• Care for ventilated patients including chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, and tracheostomy care
• First-time travelers accepted with cardiothoracic ICU experience and/or critical care experience
• RTO greater than 7 days requires facility approval
• Local candidates not accepted if within 75 miles of hospital site
• Previous staff must be separated from facility for 2 years before returning as a traveler

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-765202

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