Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,074 per week in Lawton, OK

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) assignment in Lawton, Oklahoma. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including post-surgical recovery, cardiac emergencies, and advanced heart failure.

The CVICU environment demands exceptional clinical judgment and the ability to manage a diverse patient population requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, and specialized cardiac interventions. Nurses in this unit maintain a patient ratio of 1:2, ensuring focused and high-quality care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Manage and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals, to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document all patient care activities accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergent situations, initiating life-saving interventions as required.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience: Not specified.
• Demonstrated experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced cardiac assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication titration, critical care interventions.
• Equipment Proficiency: Edward Life Science CCO, Tablo, Autocat II, Impella.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Hours: 18:00 to 06:30 (12-hour shifts)
• Days per Week: 3 days a week
• Weekend Rotation: 5 weekend days out of every six-week period
• Scheduling: Self-schedule with occasional requests to adjust days.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 3, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.