Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Glenview, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular This position provides specialized care to critically ill cardiovascular patients in an intensive care setting. Responsibilities include cardiovascular monitoring, management of complex therapies, post-cardiac surgery care, ventilator support, and treatment of multisystem conditions.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license; cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; at least 3 years of cardiovascular intensive care experience; successful completion of an electrocardiogram test with a score of 80% or higher; demonstrated competency in cardiovascular intensive care, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ failure, coronary artery bypass graft care, intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, post-cardiac surgery care, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization and interventions, pulmonary artery catheter monitoring, valve replacement and repair, left and right ventricular assist devices, continuous renal replacement therapy, intravenous therapy, central and arterial line management, blood product administration, medication titration, acute stroke management, lumbar drains, noninvasive ventilation, ventilator care, high-flow nasal cannula, arterial blood gas interpretation, suctioning, infection prevention, isolation precautions, personal protective equipment, phlebotomy, and surgical wound and drain care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Charge experience.
• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holidays required.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions, post-cardiac surgery needs, invasive monitoring requirements, mechanical circulatory support, ventilator dependence, and complex medication and infusion needs.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits