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Provide direct nursing care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored CVICU with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on acuity
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Care for a complex cardiovascular patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and ICU overflow including COVID patients
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Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol, among others
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Manage and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
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Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips independently using Philips monitoring systems; collaborate with monitor techs, PCTs, charge nurses, and respiratory therapy staff available 24/7
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Float to all levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to assume a full patient team assignment
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Active RN licensure (or compact eligibility) in Illinois
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Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience with the ability to independently manage this patient population from day one — unit cannot provide training on equipment or patient population
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BLS certification required
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Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheters, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and ventilator management
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Demonstrated ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
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Strong critical thinking, assessment, communication, and time management skills; ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity, high-stress environment
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Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with access to advanced interventional equipment including ECMO, Impella, and CRRT — ideal for experienced CVICU nurses seeking a challenging and rewarding travel assignment
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Supported by charge nurses, house supervisors, respiratory therapists, monitor techs, and PCTs available 24/7
