Required Skills/Experience:

• 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.
• First-time travelers accepted if they have 3 years of ICU experience with 1 year of CVICU experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• CV surgical experience with ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD preferred.

Special Requests:

• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved.

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.
• RNs draw from invasive lines; peripheral sticks are not allowed.
• Bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring; no tele tech.
• Phlebotomy assists with peripheral blood draws.
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
• Every other weekend.
• No call.
• Holiday expectations: 1-2 per contract.
• 6-week schedule cycle; schedule is received 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), other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (ratio 1:3), sitter assignments, and PACU surge.

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