Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience with cardiac patient care and the ability to pass a pre-employment dysrhythmia exam.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care, Level I Trauma Center CTICU/CVICU with 24 beds
• Common patient diagnoses include cardiac surgery recovery, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, ECMO, esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, TAVR, and Empella
• Patient ratios are 1:1–2, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• High volume of bedside procedures including bronchoscopies, Swan-Ganz catheter insertions, and epidurals
• Philips telemetry equipment used; no dedicated IV team — strong IV skills are essential
• EMR is Cerner
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services available 24/7; pharmacy supports transplant patients
• Intensivist on-site during days and on-call at night; charge nurse available without a patient assignment
• 2 PCTs available on days and nights during high census
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage based on unit rotation
• Floating required to other ICUs, all telemetry units (4:1 ratio), and the Westgate campus; travelers float before permanent staff

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; CVICU experience preferred — ICU RNs with cardiac patient experience will be considered
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Experience with IABP and CABG required to take independent patient assignments
• Strong IV skills required (no IV team on unit)
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• CCRN certification preferred
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation (2 attempts allowed)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address verified by driver's license)
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care including management of cardiac surgery recovery, mechanical circulatory support devices, CRRT, and transplant patients
• Day 1 orientation includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; nurses who break sterile field may be immediately released
• Orientation also covers lifts, restraints, and wound care in an educational format
• 2-day floor-specific orientation provided
• Scrub color is navy
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Personal vehicle required