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In order to receive travel rate, clinician’s claimed residence must match address on drivers license.
Ascension Health does not accept vaccine/TDAP declinations.
Required Credentials: Driver License is required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license. Ascension EKG Exam required during onboarding; minimum passing score of at least 80%, with only 2 attempts allowed. Ascension Specialty Exam required during onboarding; minimum 80% or the national benchmark passing score that demonstrates competency in the area of specialization. Only 2 attempts allowed. Ascension Core Competencies required during onboarding; minimum 80% or the national benchmark passing score that demonstrates competency in the area of specialization. Only 2 attempts allowed.
Special Requests: Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles. Candidates need to have employment separation for at least 6 months to be considered for a travel position.
Unit Details: Nurse:patient ratios by shift: 1:1, 1:2 for ICU status, 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU in overflow unit. Congenital heart disease/defects, post-surgical repair, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, VAD. Age range: neonatal through young adult; occasional adult CHD patients.
Shift & Scheduling: Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
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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.
Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas
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.