Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular. This position provides cardiovascular intensive care for patients recovering from open-heart procedures within an acute care setting. The role includes caring for patients on the intensive care side and supporting progressive care needs as clinically appropriate.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week, generally scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular intensive care nursing experience; current Indiana or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Preferred Qualifications: Travel nursing experience; experience in a Level I or Level II facility; open-heart recovery experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Care is provided in a 22-bed mixed-acuity cardiovascular unit.
  • Patient ratios are generally 1:1 or 1:2 on the intensive care side and 1:3 or 1:4 on the progressive care side.
  • Floating may include progressive care or similar units as needed, with ratios of approximately 1:3.
  • Electronic charting and medication-dispensing systems are utilized.
  • Caribbean blue scrubs are required.
  • Mandatory orientation attendance is required for all three days during the first week.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits