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Provide direct nursing care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on acuity
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Manage complex cardiovascular and critical care patient populations including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve repairs, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, and ventilated patients
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Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol per protocol and physician orders
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Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impella devices, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral)
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Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently; all patients are connected to Philips monitoring systems with monitor tech support available
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Float to all levels of care as required; travelers are expected to assume a full patient team assignment
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Active RN licensure (or eligibility to obtain licensure in Illinois)
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Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience required; must be able to function independently from day one without unit-specific equipment training
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BLS certification required
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Proficiency with cardiovascular ICU equipment and procedures including swans, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, ECMO, and ventilator management
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Demonstrated ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously and manage high-acuity, complex cardiovascular patients
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Strong cardiac strip interpretation, critical thinking, assessment, communication, and time management skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
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ACLS certification preferred
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CCRN certification is a plus
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Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients, VAD management, or heart transplant care
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Prior travel nursing experience with ICU assignments
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Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse, house supervisor, respiratory therapy, and advanced provider coverage
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Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population including EP patients, ECMO, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring in a fully supported critical care environment
