Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company) is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Great Falls, Montana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
CVICU RN – Job Summary
Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – 10-bed unit
Position Overview: Seeking an experienced CVICU RN with recent Open Heart Recovery experience. Candidates must be able to independently care for immediate post-operative open-heart patients from day one. This role is in a 36-bed hospital with expanding cardiac services, requiring strong critical care skills and the ability to manage high-acuity patients.
Requirements
Recent Open Heart Recovery experience (required).
Recent Critical Care/CVICU experience.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Montana RN License.
Certifications:
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Strong experience with advanced critical care equipment and invasive monitoring.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Key Responsibilities: Provide specialized care for immediate post-operative open-heart patients. Monitor and manage critically ill cardiovascular patients. Care for patients with conditions including:Post-PCI recovery Pacemakers Revascularization procedures Carotid endarterectomy Thoracotomy CHF, COPD DKA Renal failure DVT/PE Sepsis General medical and surgical patients Operate and manage advanced critical care equipment, including:Arterial (A) lines Central venous lines Chest tubes Nasogastric tubes Multiple IV pumps Continuous bladder irrigation Non-invasive and invasive ventilator support Perform cardiac telemetry monitoring and basic EKG interpretation. Coordinate patient care from admission through discharge. Serve as a clinical resource and assist with precepting staff.
About Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company)
Why Join Sawgrass Healthcare
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