Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Block Schedules: No

Teaching Hospital Experience - Preferred

Every Other Weekend

Some holidays

No call

Required

CVICU experience

Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine

Experience in a Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area - Preferred

Traveler must have completed two years of acute care experience within last 3 years

Telemetry:

Traveler must have Basic Arrhythmia experience.

Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start

Passing score of 80% or higher

Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass

Provide care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants and various medical devices.

Floating:

Travelers are the first.

The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization.

Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite

Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc.

Pre-Approved Time Off: 2 Requests

Orientation: 36 Hours

Patient Population: Adults

Daily Census: 26

Patient Types: CVCT ICU specializes in the care of cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients.

Specifically CABG, Valve Repair/Replace, Aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, LVAD, Heart transplant, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, STEMI, NSTEMI, Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure, arrythmia management.

Staff assignments often change throughout a shift as patients are transferred out of the ICU and new patients are welcomed in as both a planned admission from the OR, or unplanned admit from ER, referring facility, or the community.

RTO Requirements: Manager will review/approve during candidate review process.

Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required.

Orientation Schedule: UWH orientation is held every other week – typically on a Monday

Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change)

Orientation is typically about one week.