Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Milwaukee, WI
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Unit: CVICU 7T

Experience Required: 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience; Will accept first time traveler as long as they meet above criteria.

Certs Required: BLS, ACLS, CCRN preferred

Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Pyxis
Monitors: GE

Skills Required: Competent in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, TV), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, cardiac rhythm interpretation. 
RN draw out of invasive lines; not allowed to do peripheral sticks
EPIC experience
Prefer travelers with specific CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD).

Floating: ED Holding (board patients waiting for an inpatient bed)
Other ICU’s (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU)
MSU (Ratio-1:3)
Sitter
PACU Surge

Patient Types: 
Cardiac: Immediate post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacement, heart transplants, Pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous)
Thoracic surgeries: Fresh post op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy
Vascular: Fresh post-op AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy

Ratios:  RN: 1:1, 1:2 if regular ICU status, 1:3 mixed status

Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other
On call? No
Holiday Expectations: 1-2 per contract
Approval of RTO: ok to approve up to 7 days
Shift times: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
Schedule cycle: 6-week schedule. Will receive 1-2 weeks prior to schedule beginning
AAH adheres to a “fatigue policy” where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60  hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts.

Other notes:
Scrub Color: Any solid color, professional. No graphics, logos, or designs
Parking: Free
Day: 1-2 block, has shuttle service