Travel Nurse (RN) - CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) - Annapolis, Maryland

  • Annapolis
  • Emerald Health Services
Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - CVICU
Shift: Rotating D/N, 7a-7p/7p-7a, 12x3, 36hrs per week
Length: 13 weeks
Requirements:
  • MD RN License
  • 2 years current and strong fast paced experience CICU/CVICU
  • Must have fresh hearts
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH
Other details:
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Not Required
CVICU is a fast paced specialized Cardiac ICU, will float to IMC and ICU as needed......MUST HAVE FRESH HEARTS
ROTATING D/N
Required:
2 years current and strong fast paced experience CICU/CVICU
BLS, ACLS
4 weekend shift per 4 week schedule = 12 wkd shifts per 12 week contract
Patient Diagnoses:
Post open heart- CABG, Valves, Aortic repair. New TAVR program (1-3 pts/week at this time). Our unit does not use impellas, VADs, or ECMO at this time. We will cannulate for ECMO temporarily, if the patient needs to remain on ECMO he/she will be transfered to a ECMO facility
ICU diagnoses include (not limited to):
Septic shock, overdose, neurosurgery, stroke
s/p TPA/Tenecteplase, post cardiac cath, post MI, cardiac tamponade, renal failure, GI surgeries, vascular surgery, DKA, Covid, ARDS
Special Procedures/Unit Details:
This is a new, growing CV surgery program. We have 6 beds outfitted for CV situated within a 38 beds ICU. All CVICU nurses will care for ICU patients as well. Not all ICU nurses are trained to care for CVICU patients.
CVICU patients are 1:1 for the first 8-12 hours then transition to 1:2 unless they are unstable and 1:1 is needed for patient safety.
Special Equipment:
CRRT- Nxt Stage
IABP
Artic Sun
Vigeleo
Hemosphere
EVD
PCA (not often used)
Camino (not often used)
Unit: CVICU, 10014
Epic Travel Staffing:
  • Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
  • Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
  • Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
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CVICU
Cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) travel nurse jobs provide care to acutely ill patients who are recovery from cardiothoracic (CTICU) conditions or events, such as open heart surgery, AAA repairs and CABC. A CVICU travel nurse must be capable of administering care on a full spectrum, from clinical tasks such as medical history analysis and diagnostic testing, to personal care such as counseling patients and family regarding home-care and wellness. Overall, the CVICU nurse treats some of the most acutely ill patients in the hospital, and must do so safely and compassionately.
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