CVICU Registered Nurse
Middletown, Ohio
Atrium Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – CVICU (Critical Care)

Location: Middletown, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with specialized experience in open heart care for a 16-bed ICU unit in a Level III Trauma Center hospital.

Patient Care Focus:

• Care for patients post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and valve surgery
• Management of patients with Impella devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Care for ischemic stroke patients receiving TPA in a designated Neuro Unit
• Management of COVID-positive patients, 24-hour EEG monitoring, hypothermia post cardiac arrest, and prone positioning

Patient Ratios:

• Critical Care: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Intermediate Level: 1 nurse to 3 patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with advanced cardiac and critical care equipment and protocols
• Familiarity with family-centered care and flexible visiting hours
• Strong customer service orientation

Floating and Scheduling

• Floating assignments will be at the employer’s discretion and may include multiple nearby campuses
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts during the contract due to low census
• Contract may be canceled with 2 weeks’ notice without penalty

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• E-Verify compliance required prior to start
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national sex offender registry, and multi-state checks
• Drug screening (9 or 10 panel including marijuana) within 12 months prior to start; lab confirmation required for positives
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness for duty and freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray; annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams within 2 years prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 2 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year or must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts allowed)
• NIH Stroke certification required within 12 months prior to start and updated annually
• Two professional references within 2 years, including at least one manager/supervisor or charge RN
• Current resume/application required

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting is not required for this assignment
• Candidate must submit a medical questionnaire for respiratory protection prior to orientation
• Travel nurses are first to float and may be assigned to various specialty clusters
• Travel nurses are not eligible for employee incentives
• Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with open heart surgery experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio.