Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Phoenix, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU / CTICU

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity 24-bed CVICU/CTICU setting with a 1:1–2 nurse-to-patient ratio, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• Care for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients including those requiring IABP, CRRT, ECMO, TAVR, lung transplant, esophagectomy, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy
• Perform and assist with frequent bedside procedures including bronchoscopies, Swan-Ganz catheter insertions, and epidural management
• Demonstrate strong IV skills independently, as no dedicated IV team is available on the unit
• Complete sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes as evaluated during a pass/fail SIMs Lab on Day 1 of orientation
• Fulfill weekend requirements of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule and participate in float coverage to ICU, Med/Surg, and Telemetry units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Level I Trauma experience required
• ICU-only experience required; CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts permitted)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab evaluation covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; competency in sterile field technique is essential
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Philips telemetry systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CCRN certification preferred
• Hands-on experience with IABP and CABG patients
• Familiarity with transplant patient populations and associated pharmacy protocols
• Experience with high-volume bedside procedures in an intensive care environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a highly specialized, fast-paced CVICU environment supported by 24/7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and an in-house intensivist during day shifts
• Gain exposure to a broad range of complex diagnoses and advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures in a well-resourced critical care unit