CVICU Critical Care RN
Milwaukee, WI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Nurse – CVICU

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contractor
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, either 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule Cycle: 6-week schedule, provided 1-2 weeks in advance
• Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend
• Holiday Expectation: 1-2 holidays per contract
• On Call: No
• Time Off Requests: Approval allowed up to 7 days
• Fatigue Policy: Maximum 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Unit Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:1 (post-op), 1:2 (regular ICU), 1:3 (mixed status)
  • Tech: 1:8-10
• Floating Assignments: May float to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), Sitter, PACU Surge

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Cardiac post-operative patients including:

  • CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements
  • Heart transplants
  • Pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous)
• Thoracic surgeries: post-op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy
• Vascular surgeries: post-op AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Proficient in invasive line monitoring including Swan Ganz and arterial lines
• Pacemaker management experience with epicardial and transvenous devices
• Cardiac medication management including inotropes and vasopressors
• Ventilator and tracheostomy management
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system