Travel RN- CVICU 12hr Days HSHS St. Johns
- Pay Rate: $70-75/hr combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to client changes.
CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Summary
The CVICU Registered Nurse provides high-level, compassionate, and evidence-based care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgery, vascular procedures, heart transplants, or other complex cardiovascular conditions. The RN is responsible for monitoring, assessing, and managing patients with advanced hemodynamic support needs, including ventilators, chest tubes, and invasive lines. The role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to respond quickly in high-acuity situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients in a critical care setting.
- Monitor, interpret, and respond to complex cardiac rhythms, invasive hemodynamic data, and other vital parameters.
- Manage patients requiring advanced therapies such as IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella, ECMO, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation.
- Administer and titrate vasoactive and cardiac medications per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, etc.) to coordinate and optimize patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and ongoing care.
- Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and quality standards.
- Participate in unit-based quality initiatives and continuing education to maintain clinical competency.
- Qualifications Certifications:
- BLS and ACLS required
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred
- TNCC or other advanced critical care certifications a plus
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