ID: 46630297 Shift: 630P-7A Floating to like units requred as needed 3×12 Hr Description: The CVICU is a fast paced and high intensity unit, seeking energetic staff. Our CVICU offers ECMO and LVAD services. Hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care, including left ventricular aortic device (LVAD) implant, and a cutting-edge hybrid operation room where surgeons can perform advanced surgical services for cardiovascular patients. Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge. May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Heart Hospital: Adult CVICUPatient Ratio: 1:2 -1:3 Schedule Notes:Floating to like units requred as neededSkills: Lovelace Heart Hospital: Required to float to other units and LMC as needed. High acuity/volume CVICU that works hand-in-hand with our PCU unit.Minimum 1 year experience working in the Cardiovascular ICU in an acute care hospital setting required. Must have the skills and experience to care for patients who have had heart cauterizations, electro-physiology procedures as well as more advanced interventions such as TAVRs, LVADs and open hearts after their stay in CVICU. Must have experience with:ImpellaIABPSwan-Ganz cathetersChest tubesTemporary pacemakersVentilatorsVasoactive dripsCentral linesArterial linesCandidate must also demonstrate:Excellent interpersonal, communication, team-work, and customer service skills.Ability to maintain strict patient confidentialityStrong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skillsAbility to multi-task constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions and demonstrate maturity and accountabilityAbility to perform work when no directions are given, and give directions to othersAbility to remain flexible, organized, professional and able to analyze, make sound decisions under stressful or crisis situationsAbility to demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or programs used in the organization, knowledge of Epic a plus!Preferred:ECMOTandemLVADOpen Heart Recovery Required REGISTERED NURSE CARDIOVASCULAR ICU PATIENT CARE ACLS Additional EPIC PROBLEM-SOLVING SELF MOTIVATED CCRNEducation: ASN required. BSN preferred.Current valid State RN License required.BLS and ACLS required.CCRN very strongly preferred.;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak , Read , Write)Job Category: Clinical-Travel Guaranteed Hours: 36.00 Contract Weeks:89