About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU opportunity in charleston, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring prior ICU and CVICU experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills.
Requirements
Active SC or compact RN license required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in ICU
Prior CVICU experience required
One previous successful travel nursing assignment preferred, ideally at a facility using Meditech
Proficient in reading telemetry strips
Experience with CRRT, Advanced Hemodynamics, and phlebotomy required
Comfortable administering respiratory treatments such as inhalers and nebulizers outside the ICU
BSN, advanced certifications, and TNCC preferred
US SSN and DOB required for consideration
No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Responsibilities
Work in a 28-bed mixed ICU unit
Patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3, including holding inpatient PCU/med-surg admissions
Uses i-mobile phones for each care team member and mobile computer workstations on wheels
Meditech documentation system used
Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
Holiday rotation required in coordination with hospital employees
Travelers are first to float and may be sent to the emergency department or PCU for patient holds
Bedside shift report used for every patient hand-off and transfer of care
Care for 1-3 ICU patients including ventilator-dependent patients
Unit performs post-op day 0 CABG care, Impella and balloon pump management, Swan Ganz monitoring, and Advanced Hemodynamics
Neuro procedures performed for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage including EVDs, bolts (Codman), and Arctic Sun induced hypothermia therapy
Provide advanced critical care to cardiovascular and neuro ICU patients, including fresh post-op heart patients
Opportunity to train in Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU skills, including care for head and neck flap procedures
Facility is one of only 14 programs in the nation offering this specialized training
Navy uniform required as part of dress code
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility with no local candidates accepted
One professional reference required unless applying in Florida or Missouri, which require two
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
Who can apply
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