CVICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring at least 2 years of recent cardiac ICU experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a short-term acute care, Magnet-certified, teaching, Level I trauma hospital
• Provides care to critically ill cardiac patients including those with acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, post-cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia, and pre-heart transplant cases
• Patient ratio is 1:2
• Performs specialized procedures such as ventilator management, arterial line management, pulmonary artery catheter management, pacemakers, impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and dialysis
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00 - 07:30), with every other weekend required
• Floating within service line may be required as needed
• Uses Epic EMR and experience is required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Contract length of 16 weeks preferred, but 13 weeks accepted
• No local candidates accepted; must live at least 75 miles from the facility
• Responsibilities include management of ventilators, arterial lines, PA/TVP catheters, pacemakers, impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock cases
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs
• Parking arrangements available for a monthly fee; separate guidelines apply for night shifts
• Orientation parking requires a $15 fee and is not reimbursed
• No RTO allowed during the first week of orientation; up to 40 hours (5 days) of RTO allowed during the contract
• Travelers may stay up to 18 months at the facility, with a 3-month break required after 18 months
• Must complete online modules prior to start, compensated up to 16 hours for this time

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years current cardiac/CVICU ICU nursing experience
• BSN required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam
• No previous permanent employment with the health system within the last year
• New graduate and first-time travelers are not accepted
• Pending license accepted if obtained prior to start date

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