Cardiovascular ICU Travel Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 4 total weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 with high number of 1:1 assignments
• Float to other ICUs and telemetry units (4:1 ratio on telemetry)
• Travelers float first before permanent staff
• May be required to float to Westgate campus when requested
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (2 attempts allowed)
• Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• 2-day floor-specific orientation required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS (CCRN preferred)
• ICU experience required, CVICU experience preferred
• Level 2 ICU experience accepted from teaching/high acuity/large hospitals
• Strong IV skills required as there is no IV team
• Must have own vehicle for travel
• Natural hair color required with no facial piercings
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Navy scrubs required
• Care for cardiac surgery recovery patients, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, ECMO, and other high-acuity cases
• Handle high number of bedside procedures including bronchoscopies, Swan-Ganz catheters, and epidurals
• Work with Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems
• First-time travelers accepted

Facility:

This Level 1 trauma center operates a 24-bed CTICU/CVICU unit providing highly specialized cardiac and thoracic intensive care services. The facility maintains very high acuity standards with intensivist coverage during days and on-call at night, 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy services, and specialized programs including transplant services. The organization emphasizes excellence in critical care with advanced technology and comprehensive support services for complex cardiac and thoracic surgical patients.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix offers year-round sunshine and a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, golf, and desert exploration. The city provides a thriving healthcare market with numerous professional development opportunities and a diverse cultural scene with world-class dining, entertainment, and sports venues.