About this opportunity
Talented Medical Solutions lists this Travel CV ICU Nurse opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CV ICU Nurse – 13-Week Travel Assignment
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Assignment Length: 13 weeks, must live 50 miles outside of Tucson, AZ
Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CV ICU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract Nursing
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced CV ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Tucson, AZ. The CV ICU Nurse will provide high-acuity, specialized nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients while collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary care team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients.
Monitor patients requiring continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring.
Manage complex patients with cardiac, vascular, and cardiothoracic conditions.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies according to orders and hospital protocols.
Monitor and manage invasive lines, drains, and other critical-care devices.
Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly initiate appropriate interventions.
Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team during rounds and emergent situations.
Provide post-operative care for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients.
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively during shift handoffs.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection-control standards, and patient-safety requirements.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Arizona.
Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience, preferably CVICU/CCU or cardiothoracic ICU.
Strong critical-care assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
Experience caring for high-acuity cardiovascular patients.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to a new clinical environment and work effectively as a travel nurse.
Preferred Experience
Cardiothoracic surgery and post-operative recovery.
Hemodynamic monitoring and management.
Mechanical circulatory support and advanced cardiac therapies.
Ventilator and vasoactive medication management.
Experience with complex cardiovascular and critically ill patients.
Assignment Highlights
13-week travel assignment
Tucson, AZ
High-acuity CV ICU environment
Opportunity to expand cardiovascular critical-care experience
Competitive travel-nursing compensation package based on experience and assignment details
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Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85718, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.