Travel Nurse (RN) - CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) - Prescott, Arizona - **

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - ICU-CVICU/ COVID/ MS
Shift : Nights / 7p-7a, 12x3, 36 hours per week, 2 weekend shifts per pay period, Holiday rotation
Length : 13 weeks
Requirements:

• AZ License
• 2 Years' Experience
• Must have IABP and Prisma flex CRRT experience
• BCLS
• ACLS
• Must have good EKG reading skills

Other Details:

• Will be worked in the float rotation with core staff . Can float to East and work PCU. Possibility float to med/surg tele.
• Weaning/troubleshooting vents
• Travelers will be working all areas so they need to have experience.
• # Beds: CVICU- 12 bed COVID- 8 MS ICU- 8, PCU 14 (up to 20 with double occupancy rooms) All under the same Critical Care service line
• Nurse: Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 In ICU per acuity/ staffing. PCU 1:3-4
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: COVID- manual proning, Low level neuro, EVD, DKA, sepsis, PN, ARF, CRRT, rhabdo, post MI,, Detox, chest tubes, art line, SWAN( would like 3-4 on skills list for EVD, chest tubes, art line, swan).Surgical (quite a bit post surgical), Impella, TAVR, cardiac surgical, VAD devices( some), STEMI, PCI, CEA, CRRT, IABP,
• art line, swan, EVD. Travelers will take fresh open heart patients if they have that experience and can check of skills. Nurses should be able to interpret ABGs.

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
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

To apply for this job or other Epic Travel Staffing jobs, we invite you to apply now, call a recruiter today at or email us at [email protected] .
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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