Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Louisville, KY
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

UNIT:  CVICU
Beds: 16
Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year CVICU experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Required License, National Certification, Certs:  BLS, ACLS

Technology/Equipment:
EMR: Cerner
IV Pump: Plum ICU Medical
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Unit specific equipment: Stryker beds, Philips monitors, bladder scanner, handheld ultrasounds available

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
We recover all open-heart surgery patients from the OR including, but not limited to CABG, Valve replacement or repair, Aortic Dissections, VAD insertion (temporary or destination therapy) and Heart Transplant as well as Lung Transplant. We care for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support including ECMO both VA (supports heart and lungs) and VV (supports lungs).

Patient Ratios:  1:1-2

Skills required:
All ICU skills
VAD experience, Swanz management

Floating: If yes, where?  Yes, other ICUs. Usually once every couple of months, no advance notice

Orientation (facility and unit):
NEO
3 shifts on the unit

Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
On call? No
Holiday Expectations: Based on unit needs
Approval of RTO: NM approval

Scrub Color: Provided
Parking: Free, badge access parking lot