Travel CVICU Registered Nurse
Austin, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity – CVICU/ECMO – Austin, Texas

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Call Requirements: No call required

Unit Overview

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) / ECMO / Critical Care
• Number of Beds: 8
• Number of Staff: 25
• Typical Staff per Shift:

  • Day Shift: Charge nurse + 4 RNs
  • Night Shift: Charge nurse + 4 RNs
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 or 1:1
• Weekend Shifts:

  • Day shift: 4 weekend shifts per schedule (Sat/Sun)
  • Night shift: 6 weekend shifts per schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Unit Equipment & Technology

• GE bedside monitors
• Alaris IV pumps
• Pyxis medication system
• Centrimag ECMO circuits
• Impella CP & 5.5 devices
• Prismax CRRT machines
• Tablo SLED machines
• Maquet Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
• EMR system: Meditech

Required Experience & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Management of titratable drips
• Understanding of hemodynamics
• Care of respiratory patients including ventilators, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and Airvo
• Experience with open heart surgery recovery
• Experience with ECMO, Impella devices, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
• Experience with CRRT and SLED therapies

Preferred:

• CVICU charge nurse experience

Typical Procedures Performed

• Central line insertion
• Chest tube insertion
• Bronchoscopies
• Tracheostomies
• Intubation

Personality & Dress Code

• Team player with a positive attitude and adaptability
• Scrub color: Navy
• Dress code policies apply (specific unacceptable attire not detailed)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Certification
• Current Registered Nurse License

Additional Notes

• Permanent positions are available on the unit
• The unit values experienced travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters
• The unit is equipped with advanced technology and supports a high level of critical care expertise
• No call required during this assignment

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular ICU environment with advanced life support technologies and a supportive team.