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Job description
Cardio Thoracic ICU RN - 13 Week Assignment
Location
Located in the scenic Coastal Virginia region, just minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring hiking trails suitable for all skill levels and over 20 waterways to explore.
Assignment Details
Seeking a Cardio Thoracic ICU RN for a 13-week assignment with the possibility of extension.
Candidates will also care for step-down patients due to the use of a universal bed model.
Schedule options include 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts.
Every other weekend, floating, and holiday shifts during the contract are required.
48-hour contracts are available with overtime billed after 48 hours; please specify candidate preference upon submission.
Block scheduling is not available.
Travelers must work two of the three winter holidays.
Patient Ratios
Typical patient ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:2.
Minimum Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in a CVICU/CTICU setting; travel experience preferred
Active Virginia or Compact RN license required at time of submission; no exceptions
Proficiency in Epic required; no exceptions
Required Skills
Arterial line management
Blood product administration
Central line care and management
PICC line management
Starting IVs
Continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
Strong neuro experience (post brain surgery, EVD/ventriculostomy)
FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Multi-system organ failure management
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) care
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and Impella management
Post cardiac surgery care (both directly from OR and not)
Pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention
Pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring
IV insulin protocols
CVVHD/CRRT management
CVA/acute stroke management
Assistance with BiPAP and CPAP management
Care of ventilated patients
High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) use
Interpretation of ABGs
Suctioning (ETT, NT)
Ventilator management
Infection prevention and isolation precautions including PPE use
Management of surgical wounds with drains and wound vac
Required Certifications
BLS (American Heart Association only)
ACLS (American Heart Association only)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Compliance Requirements
Candidates with any license or background issues will not be considered. Please thoroughly review candidate history before submission.
Local RN candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position.
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Worksite address
chesapeake, VA, 23322, US
Who can apply
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