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Job Requirements of Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU):
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Experience:
2 years
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Location:
Lima, OH (Onsite)
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Job Description
Job Description: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
Care Setting: Acute
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift Length: 12 Hours
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Hourly Pay Rate: $83/hour
Experience Required: 2 Years
Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, COVID Vaccine (Certification)
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract in our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) within a mixed medical-surgical unit in Santa Cruz, CA. This role is ideal for a nurse with a strong background in immediate post-operative cardiac surgery recovery. The successful candidate will provide exceptional care to patients recovering from complex cardiovascular surgeries and work collaboratively with a dedicated medical team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill cardiovascular patients, particularly in the immediate post-operative phase.
- Monitor and manage patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including those recovering from mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valve replacements, CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting), and AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) repair.
- Utilize advanced nursing skills to operate and manage IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) when necessary.
- Administer medications, treatments, and monitor patient responses, documenting care accurately in the Cerner EMR system.
- Collaborate with a cardiothoracic surgeon, CTS PA (Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant), and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Float to other units as needed, with a requirement to be the first to float.
- Participate in weekend (EOW: Every Other Weekend) and holiday rotations as required.
- Be on-call or in standby as per unit requirements.
Unit Details:
- Type of Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) within a mixed medical-surgical unit.
- # Beds/Rooms: 16
- Average # of Providers/Day: 1 cardiothoracic surgeon, 1 CTS PA.
- Average # of Patients/Day: 1 cardiac surgery patient, 12 additional general med-surg ICU patients.
Qualifications:
- Current RN license.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit or related acute care setting.
- Required Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), COVID Vaccine Certification.
- Recent and proficient experience in immediate post-op cardiac surgery recovery.
- Preferred but not required: Experience with IABP, CRRT, and ECMO.
- Proficiency with the Cerner EMR system.
Manager/Supervisor: Sandra Garcia
Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and proof of required certifications. This 13-week contract position in Santa Cruz, CA, offers the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, providing critical care to cardiovascular patients in a leading medical-surgical unit.