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Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year in CVICU care.
Requirements
Active WI or compact RN license required
BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred
Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
Experience with invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, TV), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation required
EPIC EMR experience required
CV surgical experience with ECMO, CVVH, IABP, or VAD preferred
Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
Responsibilities
Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with a 30-bed CVICU
Cares for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients including post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs, heart transplants, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy, AAA repair, and carotid endarterectomy
RN patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2 for regular ICU status, or 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio 1:8-10
12-hour day or night shifts, or , on a 6-week schedule cycle
36 or 48-hour contracts available
Weekend rotation required every other weekend
No on-call responsibilities
Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU, Sitter duty, or PACU Surge
Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients
Draw blood from invasive lines; peripheral sticks are handled by phlebotomy
Supported by 24/7 dedicated CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, Hospitalist, General Intensivist, ICU-designated RT, and HUC
Charge nurse present but rarely takes a patient assignment
Bedside and nurses station telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele tech
One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of NEO with a supervisor/nurse educator, followed by preceptor-guided unit orientation
Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per contract
Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract
Scrubs must be any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
First-time travelers welcome if minimum experience requirements are met
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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