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Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Schedule: Rotating weekends (4 days per 4-week schedule)
Call Requirements: No call

Unit Overview

Unit Type: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Number of Beds: 14
Staffing: 48 direct reports
Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:1 and 1:2 depending on patient acuity
Day Shift Staffing: 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), 5-9 RNs depending on acuity
Night Shift Staffing: 1 CNC, 5-9 RNs depending on acuity
Typical Procedures:
- CABG/Valve open heart surgeries (13-15 per week)
- ECMO cannulation and management (VA and VV)
- IABP and Impella management
- Dialysis/CRRT
Devices Commonly Used:
- ECMO
- RVAD/LVAD
- Impella
- IABP
- CRRT/Dialysis
Typical Device Load: 2-3 devices on the floor at any time

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Previous cardiac nursing experience, including open heart recovery
Device experience with ECMO, RVAD/LVAD, Impella, IABP, and CRRT/Dialysis

Additional Information

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs required; certain attire is not acceptable
Work Environment:
- High acuity unit with a strong team-oriented culture
- Supportive and friendly staff who operate like a family
- Opportunity to gain extensive CVICU experience caring for critically ill patients

This position offers a challenging and rewarding experience for RNs seeking to advance their skills in cardiovascular critical care within a supportive and high-performing team environment.

Facility

Heart Hospital of Austin

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Short Term Acute Care
58 beds

ADDRESS3801 North Lamar BoulevardAustin, TX 78756

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Austin, TX

About

The Texas capital is unique, with its unofficial motto, "Keep Austin Weird." Also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," it hosts over 250 music venues, guaranteeing live performances nearly every night of the week. But if you aren't interested in catching a show, you'll find plenty of other things to do, including spending time outdoors with over 300 sunny days a year. Hike Mount Bonnell for an awe-inspiring view over Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. You can enjoy a refreshing dip in the spring-fed waters at the Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Metropolitan Park, spread over 351 acres with miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. The park is also home to the city's botanical garden, the Austin Nature and Science Center and other attractions. Austin is famous for its food scene, particularly BBQ. Franklin Barbecue, which once served President Obama, is a local favorite.

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