CVICU Registered Nurse
Fredericksburg, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU RN with CRRT experience and a VA or compact RN license for a Level II Trauma Center assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a Level II trauma short-term acute care facility
• Patient care includes trauma, cardiovascular surgeries such as TAVR and CABG, neurosurgery, and critical surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2-3 in CVICU and 1:3-4 when floating to stepdown units
• Use advanced devices and procedures including CRRT (Prismax), IABP, Impella, and EVD drains
• Epic is used for charting; experience preferred
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope to other units is required
• Day shifts are 3x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:00
• No travel pairs allowed
• Patient diagnoses include acute ventilator needs, high O2 demand in COVID+ patients, DKA, severe sepsis, unstable GI bleed, trauma, open heart recovery, post-code blue, and multisystem organ failure
• Team supports a diverse acuity population with advanced cardiac and critical care therapies
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• No block scheduling is offered
• Holiday requests for time off will not be approved
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Requested time off is at the manager’s discretion

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU nursing experience
• Current ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• CRRT experience is mandatory and proficiency in at least one of the following: IABP, Impella, or EVD drain management
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial lines, and perform blood product administration

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