Adult Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

**Must have IL license to be considered. NO compact license!**

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus

Required experience & skills: I would expect the traveler coming in has at least 2 solid years of CVICU experience (prefer more) with continuing to travel having ICU assignments and can take care of these patients without issue right off the bat. We cannot train for our equipment and patient population. They must be able to pick up right away. Must be able to work at a fast paced. Must be able to interpret strips. Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, communication, organization, teamwork, compassion, ability to follow protocols and orders as written, motivation, ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment, compassion, time management, positive attitude and behavior.

Position info:
-# Beds: 20 beds, all private, all monitored with Nurse
-Patient Ratios Ratios - 1:1, 1:2, 2:1 depending on patient acuity
-Common diagnoses/Types of patients: "Patient Population – post open heart surgical patients-CABG, Valves, CABG/Valve, Dissections, AAA, Vascular procedures, Carotids, post cardiovascular procedures, STEMI, Unstable angina, Unstable N-STEMI, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Targeted Temperature Management (Hypothermia), Transcutaneous pacing, Transvenous pacing, Severe heart failure, TAVRs, cardiac related events requiring ICU care, ventilated patients, overflow patients from other ICUs including COVID patients Soon to come – Post VAD placement, Post heart transplant patient
-Specialty Intervention Equipment – IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, External Pacemakers, CRRT Lines – PICC, Midlines, CVC, Swans, Arterial Lines (radial and femoral)