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Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Patient ratios typically 1:2, 1:1 for certain device patients
Equipment includes Phillips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Alaris IV pumps
Documentation system: Meditech
Floating policy: Travel nurses float as needed, typically to other ICUs or floors
Scheduling: 2 weekends per month, plus coverage for 1 summer holiday and 2 winter holidays
Unit has a free-floating charge nurse, unit secretary, and administrative care tech support during weekdays
Student Nurse Externs assist with tech duties on variable shifts

Job Description

Provide care to immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients
Manage advanced cardiac devices including ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADs
Perform procedures such as central line insertion, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, and intubations on unit
Work closely with a team of 5 full-time surgeons performing high volume, advanced cardiac surgeries
Intensivist coverage available 24/7
Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Information

Dress code: Scrubs in black, red, or galaxy blue; scrub jackets/vests only
Recognized with HCA Unit of Distinction Award and Daisy Award
Team known for strong collaboration and expertise in post-operative cardiac care

Summary

This travel RN position in a specialized CVICU offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment with advanced cardiac surgery patients and cutting-edge technology. Ideal candidates will have strong critical care skills, CVICU experience, and certifications in ACLS and BLS. The unit supports professional growth with a collaborative team and intensivist support around the clock.

Nashville, TN

About

Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.

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