CVICU RN
Houston, Texas
CHI Saint Luke's Health-Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center

CVICU RN

Overview

• 6-week contract
• Houston, Texas
• 12-hour night shifts
• 48 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• ACLS
• BLS Certification
• NIHSS
• RN license
• Experienced ICU RN
• CRRT trained
• Open to floating
• Flexible on scheduling; no self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• EPIC required

Preferred

• CRRT preferred, but will train

Unit Details

• 8A: 8–12 beds
• 8B: 13 beds
• High-acuity unit
• Ratios: 1:2, occasionally 1:1
• Busy, large Level 1 Trauma setting
• Common patient types include heart and lung transplants, LVAD patients in C8A, and ACB and valve surgeries in C8B
• All vasoactive drips for cardiac patients
• Intensivist model
• RT assigned to unit
• Hardwire monitoring
• Charge RN usually has patients
• 1 PCA on the floor

Scheduling and Assignment Details

• Scheduled based on unit needs
• 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks
• Holiday coverage as needed
• No call or standby requirement
• First to float out depending on competency
• 2–3 shifts of orientation with preceptors
• Teal scrubs

Additional Notes

• Successful placements have had 3+ years of experience, prior travel experience, and experience in a very busy hospital
• Devices seen include LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, and IABP
• Daily parking is available at additional cost