Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $1,965 per week

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/24/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelJob Title: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)**
  Job Summary:
  A CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries, including open-heart surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacements, and other cardiac-related procedures. CVICU RNs play a critical role in monitoring and managing patients' cardiovascular status, providing advanced nursing care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
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  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures, including post-operative care.
    
  • Monitor and manage patients' hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and vital signs using advanced monitoring equipment.
    
  • Administer medications, including vasoactive medications, inotropes, and sedatives, to maintain hemodynamic stability.
    
  • Provide post-surgical care, including wound care, chest tube management, and monitoring for complications such as arrhythmias, heart failure, or infections.
    
  • Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
    
  • Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, medications, and discharge planning.
    
  • Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations, initiating interventions such as resuscitation or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
    
  • Manage mechanical cardiac support devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
    
  • Document patient care, treatments, and progress accurately, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
    
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and educational activities related to critical care and cardiac care.
    
  • Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the critical post-operative phase, addressing questions and concerns.
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
      
    • Licensure:
      
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      • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
        
        
        
      • Certification:
        
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        • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
          
        • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
          
        • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Cardiac Surgery certification preferred.
          
          
          
        • Experience: Prior experience in intensive care, cardiac care, or CVICU
          Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30517571. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:CVICU,07:00:00-19:00:00About Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you.-- We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate.-- We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team.-- You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family.-- Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.

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