CVICU Registered Nurse
Las Vegas, NV
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 night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 13-week assignment with 36 hours guaranteed per week
• Schedule consists of 3 twelve-hour shifts per week
• Weekend requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week schedule
• No on-call expectations
• 12-bed CTICU unit with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
• Care for adult patients ages 18+ undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures
• Unit staffing includes charge nurse plus RNs (no secretary, techs, or CNAs)
• Float to other ICU units, IMC, and ED hold area as needed
• Work with advanced equipment including ventilators, balloon pumps, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, rapid infusers, and blood warmers
• Document using Meditech system
• Assist with bedside procedures including central line placement, chest tube placement and removal, thoracentesis, and intubation/extubation
• Must have 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Open heart surgery recovery experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Must be able to care for patients on ventilators, IABP, CRRT, Swan-Ganz/PA catheters, and arterial/central lines
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs required
• Fingerprinting required for employment
• Start dates will be 4-6 weeks out

Facility:

This healthcare facility is a 340-bed acute-care teaching hospital serving Greater Northwest Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. The facility provides comprehensive medical services including intensive care, neurological services, surgical care, heart care, emergency services, orthopedic care, oncology, women's services, and outpatient services. The facility features nationally recognized programs including a top cardiovascular and thoracic center, a renowned robotic surgery institute, an accredited chest pain center, and a certified stroke center. As a teaching hospital, it trains the next generation of physicians through graduate medical education programs in internal medicine and general surgery, delivering higher levels of care in a collaborative and academically focused environment.

Location:

Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas offers an exciting work environment with endless entertainment options, world-class dining, and year-round sunshine. The city provides excellent career opportunities in healthcare while offering unparalleled recreational activities and nightlife during off-hours.