Cardiac ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a NM or compact RN license and strong cardiac critical care background.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Cardiac Specialty Care unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac critical care and intensive care patients
• Unit size is 12 or more beds
• 12-hour night shifts, three days per week
• Floating required between departments and local locations within 20 miles
• Epic EMR system is used; on-site training provided if needed
• Provide direct care using the nursing process for an assigned group of cardiac ICU patients
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive staff in the unit
• Complete unit-required education, competency, and protocol testing
• Orientation includes BCA testing, completed on the first day
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on assignment schedule
• Scrub color or dress code details to be provided during onboarding

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; BLS and ACLS must be from AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• Minimum of two 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 the on-site Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) testing within first week of assignment; one retake allowed
• Open heart, LVAD, balloon pump experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred but not required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility; no local candidates allowed
• Previous permanent staff must wait one year to be eligible as a traveler

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