Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,420 per week in Seattle, WA

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Seattle, Washington, 98195!

Job Title: Cardio-thoracic ICU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: CVICU Duration: 18 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Pending License accepted Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Experience with vents, IV starts, PA lines, and travel experience is required. Description: The position is for a Cardio-thoracic ICU RN. The shift will be nights from 19:00 to 07:30. The nurse will care for post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, as well as patients with cardiomyopathy requiring mechanical circulatory support, heart failure, and primary pulmonary hypertension. The ratios in this unit are 1:1. Weekend work is required unless the schedule specifies otherwise. The nurse will float within ICU units as necessary but will not float to sister facilities. Prior experience in critical care and familiarity with procedures such as pacers, swans, and post-operative care is preferred. Candidates must possess skills in managing dysrhythmias and working with advanced cardiac devices, including Impella and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. The unit has 24 beds and a daily census of 20-24. This position requires the ability to adapt to various patient needs and float to acute care units if ICU needs are low. This role does not accept first-time travelers. Attendance is crucial, with restrictions on time off in specific months and during holidays. References are required upon submission, ideally from supervisory roles.