TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Falls Church, Virginia, 22042!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Location
Falls Church, VA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Onsite | Every other weekend required; holiday rotation including one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's)
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a dedicated Cardiovascular ICU setting with a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips; read and interpret EKG rhythm strips
Operate and monitor advanced cardiac therapy modalities including VV/VA ECMO, IABP, Impella, TTM/Arctic Sun, CRRT, and PA Catheter Guided Therapy
Care for complex cardiac patient populations including post-op CABG, heart and lung transplant, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, post IR/PCI procedures, and TEVAR
Float as needed between CICU and CVICU, as well as to other ICU, stepdown, progressive care, IMC, and telemetry units within the facility
Document all patient care accurately using Epic EMR
Required Qualifications
Active Virginia RN license or valid Compact RN license
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 2 years of recent, dedicated Cardiac ICU, CCU, or CVICU experience
Demonstrated competency with advanced cardiac therapy modalities: VV/VA ECMO, IABP, Impella, TTM/Arctic Sun, CRRT, and PA Catheter Guided Therapy
Ability to read and interpret EKG rhythm strips and manage vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience caring for heart and lung transplant patients and cardiogenic shock management
Familiarity with Epic EMR
Experience floating to stepdown, progressive care, or telemetry units
Why Join Us
Work in a high-acuity, specialized cardiovascular ICU environment with exposure to a wide range of complex cardiac diagnoses and advanced therapies
Orientation provided to support a smooth transition into the unit