CVICU RN
Dayton, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring at least 1 year of dedicated CVICU experience and Level 1 Trauma background.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Care for post cardiac surgery, pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, and complex cardiovascular patients
• Unit typically runs 1:2 patient ratios in a 36-bed unit
• Uses Impella, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz, and thermodilution PA catheter monitoring
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:30
• 36- or 48-hour shift options available
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday
• Floating required to other units or nearby Premier Health campuses (Main, South, or North) based on skillset and census

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) accepted; Ohio license not required in hand at signing
• Minimum 1 year of dedicated CVICU staff experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips and pass an online EKG/dysrhythmia competency assessment before starting
• Experience with A-lines, ventilators, drips, sheaths, dialysis, and ABG draws required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and continuous IV sedation
• Experience with IABP, TAVR, sheath removal, and post cardiac surgery care preferred
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular ICU patients, including those post cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Facility may cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Facility may cancel contract with 2 weeks' notice
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, must be requested at time of submission with no changes after offer
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous PERM/PRN staff or non-extended agency staff must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler, subject to facility rehire approval
• Lab work and EKG/dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract