Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring advanced critical care skills and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU within an acute care hospital setting
• 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
• Responsibilities include titration of multiple drips such as Dex, Propofol, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Levophed, Insulin, and Cardene
• Required experience with IABP, CRRT, and recent open-heart surgery patients; Impella experience preferred
• Cerner EMR system is used; prior experience is preferred
• 12-hour day shifts with two weekend shifts per pay period
• Must float to ICU, PCU, MS, or Tele as needed across both campuses
• Call or standby may be required, up to 3 times per 12 weeks
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Provide direct care for critically ill cardiovascular patients, including management of advanced drips and hemodynamic monitoring
• Work collaboratively with intensivists, charge nurses, and 24/7 respiratory therapy support
• No nurse aids are present on unit; RN provides all bedside care
• Holiday shift coverage is required as per hospital expectations
• Unit/department-specific orientation provided
• First to float among staff based on department skill needs
• Testing on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is required during orientation
• Failure of dysrhythmia or sterile technique testing on the second attempt results in ineligibility for six months
• Travel duos must have separate vehicles and are not guaranteed the same schedule

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license in hand; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years recent CVICU or cardiovascular critical care experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam (80% or higher within two attempts) prior to contract signing
• Experience with ventilators, BiPap, Cpap, Vapotherm, and HiFlow required
• RNs are required to read their own strips
• Must not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Two professional references, including one recent supervisor reference, required

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