Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - CVICU RN - Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America | Cape Girardeau, MO, US, 63705Salary Range:$62,000 – $115,000 Salary range estimated by Zippia
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Description
We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Cape Girardeau, MO. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and critical care environment.
As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
- Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
- Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
- Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.
Requirements*: BLS, ACLS, 1 Year
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.