Cardiac Critical Care Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Specialty Care ICU position requiring a NM or compact RN license and recent cardiac critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cardiac specialty critical care unit within a hospital setting
• 12-hour day shifts with 3 shifts per week
• Floating between departments and locations within 20 miles may be required
• Cares for cardiac critical care and intensive care patient populations
• Epic EMR experience is preferred but not required
• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Provides direct care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs and responses
• Coordinates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and families
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and documents according to policy
• Supervises LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel on shift
• Comprehensive orientation and unit-specific competency testing required
• A 50-mile radius rule is enforced; local candidates are not eligible
• Previous permanent staff must have one year separation to be eligible as a traveler
• Candidates may be expected to float between units and nearby locations
• First time travelers are not eligible for this assignment

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through AHA, American Health and Safety, or Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a 12-plus bed cardiac critical care or ICU required
• Must have completed at least one prior 13-week travel assignment
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Must pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) testing during first week of assignment; failure results in dismissal
• Open heart, LVAD, and balloon pump experience 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