Cardio Thoracic ICU RN needed, 13 weeks with possible extension
3x12 OR 4x12 (OT billed after 48 on 4x12), Nights 7pm-7:30am, weekdays, EOW, Float, Holidays within contract
48 hour contract with OT after 48 available - PLEASE INDICATE CANDIDATE PREFERENCE
**Candidates will be caring for step down patients too because they use the universal bed model.**
BLS, ACLS required via American Heart Association; NIHSS required
Skills Required: Arterial line management; Blood Product Administration; Central line care/management; PICC line management; Starting IVs; Continuous IV sedation; Procedural Sedation Administration; Titrate Cardiac drips; Titrate Vasoactive drips; strong neuro experience required (post brain surgery, EVD exp/ventriculostomy); FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Multi-system organ failure; CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft); Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump; Impella; Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR); Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR); Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention; Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring; IV insulin protocols; CVVHD/CRRT; CVA/Acute Stroke management; Assist with management of BiPAP, CPAP; Care of Ventilated Patient; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); Interpretation of ABGs; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Ventilator Management; Infection Prevention; Isolation Precautions/ Use of PPE; Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac
Skills Preferred: Thermoregulation: hypothermia/hyperthermia; Chronic/Acute Renal failure; Accessing Ports; External ventricular drains (EVD); ICP monitoring
Unit Info: Post-operative CABG adult patients, Acute Coronary. NSTEMI. STEMI. CHF; 8 Beds; Universal bed model such that ICU patients downgraded to stepdown remain in the CTICU until discharge; Hemosphere, Quantum, Accuryn
Ratios - 1:1-2
2 years experience in an CVICU/CTICU; travel experience preferred
Must be EPIC proficient, no exceptions
Local Rules: No RN candidates will be accepted if they reside less than 50 miles from facility. Drivers License MUST be provided for address verification prior to any offer acceptance.