Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring 18 months of recent ICU or PCU experience and an active IN or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed acuity CVICU within a short-term acute care hospital
• Primary patient populations include cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients such as CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, and VATS
• Additional cases include Med/Surg, Progressive, ICU cardiovascular, and oncology patients
• ICU nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2; rare PCU ratios may be 1:3-4
• All rooms are private and equipped with overhead lifts
• Uses Cerner EMR system; experience required
• Night shift position with 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend is required
• No on-call required
• Floating within hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Locals not accepted for ICU positions
• Responsibilities include post-cardiac surgery management, blood product administration, and cardiovascular critical care
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays during assignment
• Scrub color is black bottoms and red tops
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Travelers may float within the hospital and to nearby affiliates as needed
• Applicants who were former perm or PRN employees of IU must have a 12-month separation before being considered as a traveler
• Up to 5 days of requested time off may be auto-approved

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of 18 months recent ICU or PCU experience
• Current ACLS and BCLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Graduate from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Competence in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery care, arterial and central line management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Cerner charting experience required
• Preferred: Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, LVAD/RVAD/Impella, pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, sheath removal, and previous charge experience

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