CVICU RN
Lake Havasu City, AZ
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU (Travel)

Location

• Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Facility & Unit Overview

• Community hospital with 171 beds, Joint Commission Accredited
• Level III Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Unit: ICU/CVICU (Blended ICU)
• Unit beds: 16
• Patient population: Adult and Geriatric
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Equipment includes Baxter pumps
• Electronic Health Record system: Medhost

Position Details

• Employment type: Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s)
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Call requirements: Yes
• Float requirements: Intermediate Care Unit (primary RN) and ED holding (as needed)
• No block schedule requests; 48-hour shifts may be considered but not guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Common Diagnoses and Treatments

• STEMI, NSTEMI
• COPD exacerbation
• Sepsis
• CABG, Valve repair/replacement
• Acute Respiratory Failure
• Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response (A. Fib RVR)
• Alcohol Withdrawal (ETOH Withdrawal)
• Head Injury
• Overdose
• Stroke
• Trauma
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) & Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TVAR)

Additional Information

• Orientation is weekly
• Local attractions include outdoor recreation such as fishing, golfing, swimming, hiking, and local dining options
• Proximity to major cities: Las Vegas (~2.5 hours), Phoenix (~3.25 hours), Grand Canyon (~3.5 hours), Los Angeles/San Diego (~5 hours)
• Housing options available
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status

This summary is intended for healthcare recruiters and professionals considering this travel nursing opportunity.