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Required Skills/Experience: 3 years of ICU experience with 1 year of CVICU experience. First-time travelers accepted if they meet the 3 years of ICU experience with 1 year of CVICU experience requirement. Competent in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Specific CV surgical experience preferred: ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD.
Unit Details: Cardiac cases include immediate post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacement, heart transplants, and pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous). Thoracic surgeries include fresh post-op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, and lobectomy. Vascular cases include fresh post-op AAA, TVAR, and carotid endarterectomy. RN ratios: 1:1, 1:2 if regular ICU status, 1:3 mixed status. Tech ratio: 1:8-10. RNs draw from invasive lines and do not perform peripheral sticks; phlebotomy assists with peripheral blood draws. Bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring; no tele tech. Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and GE monitors. Charge nurse rarely has a patient assignment; HUC 24/7; dedicated CVICU intensivist 24/7; CT surgeon on call 24/7; hospitalist onsite 24/7; general intensivist 24/7; ICU-designated RT 24/7. Free parking
Shift & Scheduling: Every 3rd weekend. No call. Holiday requirement: 1-2 per contract. RTO up to 7 days. 6-week schedule cycle; schedule released 1-2 weeks before the schedule begins. Cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
Floating Requirements: May float to ED Holding (board patients waiting for an inpatient bed), MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU, MSU (ratio 1:3), sitter, and PACU surge.
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 Wisconsin
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