1 Kentucky Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Jobs
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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.
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You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
You must be willing to accept 84 hours per two weeks scheduling (one-week 3x12, next week 4x12).
Travel Pairs will not be accepted on the same shift or unit.
Required skills/experience: 2 plus yrs of recent CVICU experience. Must have Cardiovascular ICU exp.- Experience w/ fresh hearts is required.
Preferred skills/experience: Teaching Hospital Experience.
Required credentials: Driver's license is required in all submission packets.
Shift & schedule requirements: Every other weekend required. ALL Facilities work a Schedule of 36/48 for the two weeks’ pay period unless notated otherwise on job order.
Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Coronary Care Nurses care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in many settings, ranging from an intensive care unit (ICU) to an outpatient clinic specializing in helping patients with chronic heart failure. This specialty provides the opportunity for nurses to call on varying skills at different times in their careers. Coronary Care Nurse job responsibilities include applying the nursing process, delivering hands-on care, and educating patients about cardiac disease risk factors. The average annual salary for Cardiovascular Nurses in the United States is more than $74,000; however, salaries vary significantly according to specialty.Â
Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
Despite medical advances, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, so it is not surprising that Coronary Care Travel Nurse Jobs are widely available for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. Jobs are based in practice settings that range from hospitals to clinics. Hospital opportunities include cardiac/cardiovascular intensive care units (CICU or CVICU), cardiac medical-surgical units, and cardiac catheterization labs. Depending on the setting, the Coronary Care Nurse job description includes the need for strong assessment skills, providing patient education to support healthy lifestyle habits, and the ability to deliver care in a fast-paced environment. Find a high-paying Coronary Care Nurse job today.Â
