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American Traveler

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110

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American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Job Details

- Position located in a hospital Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching environment,

- Night shifts, three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM,

- Patient ratios are 1:2,

- Patient population includes acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, fluid overload, post-cardiac arrest, heart block, cardiogenic shock, pre-heart transplant, arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia,

- Specialized procedures and equipment used include ventilator management, arterial line and pulmonary artery catheter management, pacemakers, impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, vasoactive drips, dialysis, and intra-aortic balloon pumps,

- Charting is performed using Epic EMR,

- Weekend shifts required every other weekend,

- Float within the service line as needed,

Job Requirements

- Active MO or compact RN license required,

- BSN required,

- Current certifications in ACLS and BLS required,

- Minimum 2 years of Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience required,

- Must have experience with ventilators, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheterization, pacemakers, impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, and dialysis,

- EPIC charting experience required,

- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates),

- Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to start,

- Pending license accepted for consideration,

Additional Information

- Perform specialized cardiovascular critical care nursing for high-acuity cardiac patients,

- No on-call responsibilities,

- Up to 2 time-off requests allowed during contract, not exceeding 40 hours in total,

- No more than 7 days requested time off per 13-week contract,

- No requests for time off accepted during first week of orientation,

- Must wear navy blue scrubs,

- Parking details provided during orientation; night shift parking is free, otherwise parking fees may apply,

- Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as travelers,

- Position not open to first-time travelers,

- Travelers can remain for up to 18 months but must take a 3-month break after this period,

- Orientation includes paid completion of required modules and EKG testing,