RN – Cardiovascular ICU (Travel)

Job Description –

Unit Information: CVICU 3rd floor Heart Tower

Location: 3rd floor Heart Tower

Address:509 Biltmore Ave
Floor:3rd

Building: E= Heart Tower

General Information

• Tell us about the unit
Ø 19 bed mixed unit CVICU/CVRU who runs with a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio depending on acuity. Hold over downgraded patients may be 1:3.
Ø A unit with highly trained CVICU/CVRU charges nurses who are free to assist you with any issues.
Ø We also have an educator who will begin your orientation.
Ø 13 dayshift RNS and 11 nightshift RNS with a nurses aide on all shifts.
Ø We provide heart surgery to around 850 hearts per year.
Ø Core nurses are trained in critical care, heart care, recovery and all devices as they progress through their career.
Ø An ECMO team nurse run for those who need, Also Impellas, IABP and LVADS regularly. This is a high acuity, friendly unit which loves to give great care.
Ø GE monitors and a Cerner EMR.

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Ø BLS/ACLS
Ø Critical Care training
Ø 2 years CVICU or CVRU experience.
Ø A love for surgical heart care
Ø High energy, upbeat personality
Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first.
Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery or Recovery Room care

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• IABP
• IMPELLA
• Hemodynamics
• Frequent ambulation of patients
• Pulling Chest TUBES
• Pulling Pacer wires
• LVADS care (supported by team)
• Intubation/Extubation

Best personality Fit:
• High energy, friendly nurse who is a life learner and who has critical care, cardiac skills or recovery skills
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• ACLS
Floating Area(s):
• All ICUS and Stepdown
• Where needed to other units also

Dress Code :
• Scrub Color/Attire – navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, hair off shoulder, no fake nails,

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
• Nurse will arrive to unit ready for work no earlier than 7 minutes prior or post shift start 0645
• Overtime must be approved by CNCs
• Please see attached notes. However pretty much if you havent done it here please have a second nurse (CNC) guide you. We want you safe

Weekends and On call(if any)
• Every other.
• Extra days off in contract please

Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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