CVICU Registered Nurse
Metairie, Louisiana
East Jefferson General Hospital

Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Metairie, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVICU)
• Required Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2, sometimes flexes to 1:3
• Weekend Shifts: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule required
• Call: No call required
• Float: Yes, will float to all ICUs and may float to ED or PACU to care for ICU patients. Occasional float to MS/PCU units with 1:4 patient ratios.
• Responsibilities: Nurses perform lab sticks, EKGs, and line starts.

Equipment Used

• Alaris IV Pumps
• CADD PCA pumps
• Servo I ventilators
• Fresenius CRRT Dialysis machines
• Edwards Lifesciences cardiac monitors
• Medtronic EVD Management Systems
• Arctic Sun TMS
• GE Monitors
• Hill Rom Beds
• Pyxis Medication Station
• Veratron Bladder Scanner

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – can be obtained onsite within 30 days (cost applies)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CPI certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Ability to care for COVID-19 and isolation patients; know your N95 mask size
• Must be able to float to multiple units as needed
• Required to work weekends as scheduled
• Return to Office (RTO) limited to 5 days total

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID matching candidate documentation
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel or expanded panel depending on hire date)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
• Physical exam within 12 months (not required by employer but may be required by placement agency)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, and core competencies updated annually
• Employment application with 7 years of work history and no gaps over 30 days

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit requiring at least 2 years of specialty experience. The role involves working a 1:2 patient ratio with some flexibility, mandatory weekend shifts, and floating across various critical care units. Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIH Stroke Certification. Candidates must be prepared to care for isolation and COVID-19 patients and comply with comprehensive background, health, and competency requirements.