Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience, fresh heart case proficiency, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes fresh post-op cardiac surgery patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR), ventilated patients, chest tube and lumbar drain patients, and patients with chronic and acute renal failure
• Patient ratio is 1:1–2; ratios may vary when floating
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED (for ICU holding patients), and all IMC units
• Charting via Epic
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend and applicable holidays required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; candidates with SICU experience and initial CVICU training may be considered
• Experience with post-op open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz catheters, FloTrac monitoring, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes required
• Experience with advanced cardiac support devices (Impella, IABP) and CRRT using Prismax, OR experience with fresh heart cases required
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Two current professional references required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides intensive nursing care to post-operative cardiac surgery and critically ill cardiovascular patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Any time-off requests or schedule accommodations must be submitted and approved prior to an offer being extended
• Former employees or PRN staff of the RWJBH health system must have been separated from the system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment