Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardio Thoracic ICU

Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have ECMO experience.
• Will float to cardiac stepdown units and other units of equal or lesser acuity.
• Average daily census: 7 patients.
• Rooms/beds: 10.
• Patient ratio: 1:2.
• Documentation system: Epic.
• Previous charge experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience required.
• Required specialty experience: 2 years in Registered Nurse specialty.

Required Skills

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Management of multisystem organ failure.
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump.
• Care of post-cardiac surgery patients.
• Pulmonary artery line (Swan-Ganz) monitoring.
• Arterial line and central line care/management.
• PICC line management.
• Continuous IV sedation.
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Care of ventilated patients.
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI may be required as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care experience (2 years), including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Previous travel experience
• ECMO ICU experience
• Experience with Epic documentation system

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to float to units of equal or lesser acuity.
• Dark gray scrub color required.
• Must pass background checks including 7-year history.
• Education verification required.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Required immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season

Documentation & Compliance

• Must complete skills checklist annually.
• Work history verification for the past 7 years.
• Complete employment application/resume required.
• Photo for badge required.
• Various competency exams and safety manual acknowledgements as applicable.

Notes

• No local candidates residing in certain nearby counties are eligible.
• Epic documentation experience required.
• This position involves critical care nursing in a cardio-thoracic ICU setting with complex patient care needs.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing opportunity.