CVICU Travel Registered Nurse
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) night shift contract requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and advanced cardiovascular skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Cardiovascular ICU unit with 12 beds
• Patient population includes AMI, CAD, PVD, and fresh open-heart surgery cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:1 based on acuity
• Advanced procedures include IABP, CRRT, and care for fresh open-heart surgery patients
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Dex, Propofol, Dop, Neo, Epi, Levo, Insulin, and Cardene
• Equipped with vents, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, HiFlow, and in-room tele monitors (Nihon Khoden)
• Charting is performed using Cerner EMR
• Night shift position, 12-hour shifts, with a requirement to work two weekend shifts per pay period
• Floats as needed to ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry units at both campuses
• Call/standby required up to three times per 12 weeks
• Unit requires navy blue scrubs
• Orientation provided specific to the unit or department
• Holiday shift coverage is required as needed
• No nurse aides assigned to the unit; RNs work without nursing assistant support
• Intensivists and respiratory therapists are available 24/7
• Testing on sterile technique for Foley and central line care will be conducted on the first day of orientation
• Failure to pass the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam within two attempts results in ineligibility for future assignments for six months
• First to float as needed across referenced departments
• Travel duos must have separate vehicles and cannot be guaranteed the same schedule

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years recent CVICU experience required
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Experience with IABP, CRRT, and fresh open-heart surgery required
• Impella experience preferred
• RNs must be able to independently read telemetry strips
• Required to provide two references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (FT, PT, PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

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