CVICU Registered Nurse
Decatur, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with cardiac and CVICU experience for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma, Magnet-eligible acute care hospital in Decatur, IL.

Responsibilities

• ICU setting within a 372-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level II Trauma Center
• 20-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Cardiac and CVICU patient population, including pre/post cardiac cath, CVA/acute stroke, and chronic/acute renal failure cases
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (1800–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required as needed to meet facility demands
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Cerner
• 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available with a permit obtained during orientation
• RTO of no more than 5 days is preferred for this assignment
• All time-off requests should be submitted upfront and will be discussed with the manager
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Cardiac experience required, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Pre/post cardiac cath and intervention experience required
• Chronic and acute renal failure experience required
• CVA/acute stroke management experience required
• IV therapy skills required: port access, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Medication experience required: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Respiratory/thoracic skills required: ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP assistance, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and care of ventilated patients
• Proficiency in infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and code blue/rapid response 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