Title: RN - CVICU
Duration: 3 Months (Possibilities of Extension)
Location: Reno, NV
Shift: 12 hours Nights
Pay: $70.00 to $80.00 per hour ( Travellers to get stipend, located 50 or more miles away from the facility/work location
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Job Description: - Post-Operative Care: Provide specialized care for patients recovering from cardiac surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve replacements, ensuring proper monitoring and recovery.
- Cardiac Monitoring : Continuously monitor vital signs, heart rhythms, and invasive lines (e.g., arterial, central venous) while administering medications and treatments specific to cardiovascular needs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement individualized care for critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Emergency Response: Manage emergencies related to cardiac events, such as arrhythmias, and assist with resuscitation efforts, maintaining a high level of preparedness for life-threatening situations.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills required.
- Ability to give expert analysis and assess patient conditions, thorough knowledge of arrhythmia management, pathophysiology, and hemodynamics.
- Ability to communicate, coordinate, and delegate in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
Experience: - Must be open heart trained - Post Op Day 0 heart experience as well as experience with IABP and Impella REQUIRED
- 2 years of RN CVICU experience required
Education: - Associates in nursing Required
- Bachelors in nursing Preferred
Certifications and Licenses: - RN License of NV
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- NIHSS