Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) position at a pediatric specialty hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVPICU experience and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Pediatric cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) setting within a children's hospital
• Patient population includes post-op open heart surgeries, single ventricles, complex cardiac anatomy/physiology, heart transplant, and heart failure
• Unit has 32 beds with an average daily census of 21 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Procedures and monitoring include invasive cardiac monitoring (CVP, ART, RA), ECMO, CRRT, vasopressors, cardiac drips, and sedation drips
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• 13-week contract
• Provide complex critical care nursing to pediatric cardiovascular patients, including post-operative and transplant populations
• Former permanent employees of this facility are not eligible to apply
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates (within 100 miles of the facility) are not accepted for this position

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVPICU experience required
• Proficiency with invasive hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and post-cardiac surgery care
• Experience with ECMO required; pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) line insertion/management preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and administration of blood products
• Respiratory skills required: ventilator management, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, ABG interpretation, and HFNC
• Medication experience required: antiarrhythmics, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, pediatric dosage calculations, and procedural sedation administration/monitoring
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

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