Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
High Point, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring a NC or compact RN license and strong ICU skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a community hospital
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Patient population includes cardiac, vascular, general surgical, and medical ICU cases such as MI, cardiac interventions, post open-heart, respiratory and renal failure, and sepsis
• Care for high acuity patients using advanced hemodynamic monitoring and support devices including Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ventilators
• RN to patient ratios are 1:2 for ICU level, with 1:1 for high acuity cases and 1:3 or 1:4 for overflow patients
• Float required within the critical care division or Intermediate Care
• Required to work every other weekend
• Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• Uses Epic for electronic medical records
• Work within a positive, team-focused environment emphasizing high-tech and high-touch patient care
• Support available from CNAs, nurse techs, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, intensivists, and a rapid response team
• Travelers receive a week of orientation including Epic training and a 12-hour shift with a preceptor
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking is provided onsite
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of major holidays
• Approval required for requested time off
• Unit culture values collaboration and teamwork

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, arterial/vascular lines, ventilator care, CRRT, and use of Impella or IABP
• Strong skills in titrating drips, managing post open-heart cases, Swan, temporary pacemakers, and post pulmonary artery thrombectomy procedures
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred

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