Open Position: RN - Cardiovascular

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2596.84

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

* Work 12-hour night shifts with weekends scheduled as needed
* Every other weekend requirement
* Holiday coverage required as needed to fill unit needs
* No on-call or standby requirement
* Unit consists of 18 beds with mixed acuity including Step Down and ICU status patients
* Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 for fresh hearts and devices, 1:2 for ICU status patients, 1:3 for step down status patients
* Common diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, heart blocks, bradycardia, NSTEMI, STEMI, cardiac arrest, hyper/hypotension, pulmonary embolisms, cardiogenic shock, heart surgery (CABG/valves), heart failure, and thoracic surgery (VATS, lobectomy)
* Must have experience with post-op open heart patients (6+ hours post-op minimum); fresh open heart experience preferred
* Must have CRRT experience
* Must have temporary pacemaker and post permanent pacer experience
* Must have acute MI pre/post cath experience
* Must have mediastinal/chest tube experience
* Must have ventilator experience
* Must have hypothermia protocol experience
* Must have arterial line experience
* IABP/Impella experience preferred
* Hemodynamic monitoring/Swan-Ganz experience preferred
* RNs required to titrate drips including Cardizem, Cordarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Esmolol, Cleviprex, Milrinone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Lasix, Bumex, Epinephrine, Levophed, Vasopressin, Insulin, Heparin, Aggrastat, Precedex, Propofol, Versed, and Fentanyl
* RNs read their own telemetry strips every 4 hours; monitors watched by off-unit monitor techs with alarms addressed by RNs using Philips monitors
* Respiratory therapy available 24/7 with equipment including vents, trach-vents, BiPAP, CPAP, hi-flow, and trilogy
* 1-2 PCTs per shift available on the unit
* Travelers float first, primarily to ACU and ICU, with potential to float to Med-Surg and Tele with a maximum of 6 patients
* Rare potential to work charge on night shift; night shift charge nurses take patient assignments
* Self-scheduling and block scheduling requests allowed and often granted
* One week of orientation including modules, EPIC training, and time orienting with unit RN
* Charting system: EPIC
* Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
* Royal blue scrubs required
* Must submit a copy of unexpired driver's license with application; 50-mile radius rule applies

Facility:

This acute care facility features a cardiovascular intensive care unit equipped to handle mixed acuity patients ranging from step-down to full ICU status. The unit is supported by in-house intensivists, hospitalists, and 24/7 respiratory therapy, ensuring comprehensive around-the-clock care for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. The facility utilizes advanced monitoring technology and maintains a well-structured team environment with monitor technicians, PCTs, and experienced nursing staff.

Location:

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.