Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Denver, CO
MedCadre
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position: RN – Cardiovascular ICU

Location: Denver, CO

Job Type: 13-Week Contract +possible extensions

Start Date: ASAP

Shift: 12 hours - Nights

Schedule: 3 days/week

Expected Hours: 36 hours per week

Pay range for local nurses:- $65/hour - $70/hour

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU to provide specialized care to critically ill cardiac patients in a high-acuity environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing post-operative cardiac cases, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced life-support systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including CABG, valve replacements, and other open-heart procedures
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic parameters using arterial lines, central lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters
• Administer and titrate vasoactive drips, sedatives, and other critical care medications
• Operate and manage advanced life-support equipment such as ventilators, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO (if applicable)
• Continuously assess patient condition and respond to changes in status or emergencies (code blue, rapid response)
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including ABGs and cardiac monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Active Colorado or Compact State RN License (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiovascular ICU experience is required.
• AHA BLS (required)
• AHA ACLS (required)
• NIHSS