Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring mechanical circulatory support experience and an active or conditional MA RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiothoracic ICU of a hospital environment
• Unit cares for cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac medicine, and advanced heart failure patients
• Manages mechanical circulatory support including IABP, Impella, ECMO, and durable VAD
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday
• Floating required to other adult ICUs as needed
• Epic charting experience required
• Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations; must be able to work all 7 days
• Contract lengths of 13, 20, or 26 weeks accepted

Requirements

• Active or conditional MA RN license (actively working toward permanent licensure required if conditional)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 2.5 years of ICU experience required
• Cardiovascular ICU experience required
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a pass/fail tele test at orientation with only 1 attempt allowed
• Two references required for consideration, with at least one from a Nurse Manager or higher

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiothoracic and cardiac surgery patients, including those on advanced mechanical circulatory support
• Minimal RTO desired, with a preferred length of 3-5 days and none allowed in the first week
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at the standard bill rate
• Candidates residing beyond 75 miles may be eligible for the travel rate within a 200-mile radius
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidates cannot be submitted if they have priors on their nursing license