Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Fort Worth, TX
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
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 16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) located on the 3rd floor
• Maintain 2:1 patient to nurse ratio (2 patients per 1 RN)
• Work with a collaborative team including 1 CNC and other RNs on both day and night shifts
• 2 weekend shifts required biweekly
• No on-call responsibilities
• 2 years of critical care experience required (adult ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU or any Critical Care specialty)
• Must have ventilator experience and skills in arterial/central line and chest tube management
• CVICU specific experience, CABG recovery, CRRT, and Impella experience preferred
• BSN and CCRN certification preferred
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• Work with equipment including GE monitors, EV 1000, Hemispheres, CRRT (NextStage), Impella, Swan Ganz, arterial lines, chest tubes, and ventilators
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring, Swan Ganz procedures, arterial line management, and chest tube care
• May float to Medical ICU, Neuro Surgical ICU, or Cardiac PCU
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Must be a team player who works well with collaborative care approach

Facility:

This healthcare facility features a comprehensive cardiovascular intensive care unit designed to provide specialized care for critically ill cardiac patients. The facility maintains high standards with advanced monitoring equipment and specialized technology including CRRT, Impella devices, and comprehensive hemodynamic monitoring capabilities. The organization emphasizes collaborative care and maintains excellent nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth offers a perfect blend of Western heritage and modern city amenities, featuring a vibrant cultural scene with world-class museums, excellent dining, and entertainment options. The city provides an affordable cost of living compared to other major Texas metropolitan areas while offering numerous outdoor recreation opportunities and a strong sense of community.