Registered Nurse CVICU
Job Title
- Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location
- Austin, TX
Schedule / Job Type
- Full-time, contract, nights shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- 13-week travel assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized critical care and monitoring for cardiac and respiratory patients in the CVICU.
- Manage patients with complex hemodynamics, ECMO, Impella, and balloon pump therapies.
- Administer titratable IV drips and utilize advanced cardiac monitoring tools.
- Perform procedures such as central line and chest tube insertion, bronchoscopies, and tracheostomies.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Document patient care accurately using the electronic medical record system.
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license.
- Experience with cardiac monitoring and rhythms.
- Knowledge of titratable drips and hemodynamic management.
- Experience with respiratory patients, vents, trachs, and airvo.
- Prior experience in CVICU, including open heart surgery recovery, ECMO, Impella, and balloon pump therapies.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- CVICU charge nurse experience.
- Familiarity with procedures like bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and intubation.
- Experience with SLED and CRRT machines.
- Positive attitude, team player, adaptable.
Why Join Us
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced equipment and technology.
- Join a dedicated, experienced team with a supportive environment and schedule options.
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