About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU opportunity in peoria, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU stepdown position requiring at least 2 years of CVICU experience and an active IL license.
Requirements
Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
BLS (AHA) certification required
ACLS preferred; CCRN or PCCN a plus
Minimum 2 years of solid CVICU or Cardiac ICU experience required
Must be able to interpret cardiac strips and titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and organizational skills required
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Responsibilities
Acute care setting in a Level 1 Trauma facility's Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit (Cardiovascular ICU stepdown)
20-bed unit, all private and monitored rooms
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3, up to 1:4 depending on acuity
Patient population includes stepdown patients from ICU, TAVRs, ablations, Watchman procedures, Micras, MitraClips, heart failure, and trached/ventilated patients
Utilizes Swan-Ganz catheters, external pacemakers, PICC, midlines, CVC, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
EPIC EMR used
12-hour day shifts (7a-7p)
Weekend rotation of every other to every third weekend (Saturday/Sunday for day shift)
Holiday rotation required (every other holiday)
No call or standby requirements
Float requirements include floating to all levels of care, including up to the ICU
Care for complex cardiac patients including those with IABPs, temporary pacemakers, and multiple concurrent titratable drips
Charge nurses and house supervisors are present 24/7; charge nurses may take patient assignments
PCT support available at ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15
Ventilator, CPAP, BPAP, and heated high-flow equipment used; trached and ventilated patients are common
All patients connected to Philips monitoring; monitor techs available, but RNs must read and interpret their own strips
Unit orientation includes 1 day of unit-specific training and 2 days with a preceptor
No specific scrub color required, but attire must be professional and appropriate; scrubs not provided by facility
Local candidates accepted
Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rate
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
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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