Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Great Falls, MT
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

• Work in a 10-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• Recent open heart recovery nurse experience required
• Must be trained to care for immediate post-operative open heart patients from first day
• Provide care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable cardiac patients
• Care for diverse patient populations including pediatrics, pre and post PCI care, pacemaker patients, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis patients
• Operate advanced medical equipment including central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, A-lines, multiple IVs
• Care for patients requiring short-term ventilation support and both noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support
• Perform basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation
• Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge including discharge planning
• Act as clinical leader and assist with precepting staff
• Work with minimal supervision implementing established policies and procedures
• Required certifications: Current Montana RN License, BLS, ACLS, PALS
• High school diploma and degree from accredited nursing program required
• Critical care, CVICU, and open heart experience preferred

Facility:

This medical facility features 36 licensed inpatient beds and 10 ICU beds, with expanding cardiac services designed to handle higher acuity patients. The organization emphasizes teamwork and provides comprehensive cardiovascular care with a focus on critical care nursing. The facility offers a broad scope of surgical services and maintains advanced medical equipment to support complex cardiac procedures and recovery.

Location:

Great Falls, MT

Great Falls offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreation opportunities in the heart of Montana's beautiful landscape. The city provides access to excellent hiking, fishing, and outdoor activities while maintaining a strong healthcare community and reasonable cost of living.