CVICU RN
Chesterfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Details

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 6:50 PM
• 13-week assignment length
• Cares for post cardiac surgery patients both directly and not directly from the OR
• Manages patients on ECMO, IABP, and Impella devices
• Cares for patients with CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD (LVAD/RVAD)
• Provides pre/post cardiac cath and intervention care
• Performs CVP monitoring and Swan Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring
• Manages epicardial pacing wires and performs sheath removal

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO or Compact) in hand
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Proficient in arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Experience with IV therapy and continuous IV sedation
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Able to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with ETT and NT suctioning
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Knowledge of nurse-driven ECMO protocols
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment
• Responsible for cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Follows isolation precautions and proper PPE protocols
• Collaborates with the surgical and critical care team on complex cardiac cases
• Time off and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront for consideration