Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Minneapolis, MN
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

ID: 64170363 Shift: AM (07:00 – 19:00)3 × 12 hr shifts × 36 hrs/week12 hrs per shift Description:- Registered Nurse (RN) minimum requirement either Associate s or Bachelor s Degree?in Nursing from an accredited education program. Has an active RN license. 1 year of experience caring for ECMO patients Trained in CRRT Trained in Phase One Cardiac Surgery Recovery Trained in Targeted Temperature Management Demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of ECMO therapy including but not limited to the ECMO circuit and pump, adjustments to pump flow, sweep flow, FiDO2, anticoagulation therapy, point of care testing, patient?monitoring systems, and related policies and procedure guidelines. 12 Days13 WeeksDuties and Responsibilities: Assist the physician, RN at the bedside and/or other clinical staff members, including perfusionist, with: initiation?of ECMO day to day maintenance of ECMO discontinuation of ECMO circuit or component?changes, priming, blood bank communications, medication administration Management of other mechanical support devices such as: Impella IABP VADs Will manage up to 3 circuits at a time; if only one patient can manage circuit and patient. Demonstrate a culture of safety through a verbal shift to shift hand-off, covering all aspects?of the patient s care and the state of the ECMO circuit. Provide a detailed assessment per protocol of the circuit to ensure its integrity. Ensure the ECMO circuit is safe and secure during patient handling. Assess blood gas, anticoagulation and other laboratory values. Evaluate and act on values to maintain optimal functioning of the circuit. Monitor and evaluate anticoagulation, analgesics, inotropes impact on the circuit. Adjust the ECMO pump and oxygenator flow as needed. Respond immediately to any emergent situation related to the functioning of the circuit or cannulas. Complete all required documentation, charting and monitoring according to established protocols. Assist in data collection, quality improvement initiatives and research activities? related to ECMO. Comply with mandatory ECMO competency related trainings. Participate in monthly ECMO multidisciplinary conferences; or read a journal article with CEU s 08/0