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Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity
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Care for a complex patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and overflow ICU patients
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Operate and manage specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral), and Swans
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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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Read, interpret, and respond to cardiac monitor strips; all patients are connected to Philips monitoring and monitor techs are available on unit
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Float to all levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to take a full patient team
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Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
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BLS certification required
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Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience; must be able to function independently and manage this patient population without unit-specific training on equipment or patient population
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Proficiency in cardiovascular ICU components including swan management, CVC and arterial line management, temporary pacemakers, IABP, drip titration, and ventilator management
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Must be able to interpret cardiac strips and demonstrate strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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Must comply with a drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate
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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 is a bonus
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Prior experience with VAD patients or cardiac transplant population is advantageous
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Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, house supervisor support, respiratory therapy, and advanced practice providers available the majority of shifts
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Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population with access to advanced specialty equipment and interventions
