CVICU Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) specializing in adult to geriatric patients. The unit cares for patients with advanced cardiovascular support devices and post-operative care needs.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics
• Patients with LVADs, balloon pumps, Swan catheters, temporary pacemakers, femoral and venous sheaths, arterial lines, TR bands, and patients on CRRT
• Post-operative care for AAA repairs requiring specific positioning and close monitoring

Unit Details

• 10-bed CVICU with an average daily census of 7 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2
• Intensivist present Monday-Friday with daily multidisciplinary rounds
• Nurses typically carry 2 patients
• Cardiac medication titration and sedation management for intubated patients
• Use of Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication tools
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Every other weekend work schedule
• Call: None
• Holiday work expectations based on number of holidays during assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length

Work Requirements

• Floating within the facility as needed
• Work every other weekend unless otherwise specified
• Holiday work required if assignment includes major holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (degree related to nursing)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Annual flu vaccination or documented declination required

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (3 attempts allowed)
• Color blindness test required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required; 1st time travelers are accepted
• Floating within the facility may be required within scope of practice
• No call responsibilities
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular ICU environment with a supportive multidisciplinary team and a focus on advanced cardiac care.