CVICU (RN)

Unit: CVICU 7T Unit Information: Beds: 30 Census? Average patients/day? Minimum Years of Experience required? 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience Will you accept a first-time traveler?

Yes, as long as they meet above criteria Certs Required: BLS, ACLS, CCRN preferred Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Pyxis Monitors: GE Skills Required: Competent in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, TV), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, cardiac rhythm interpretation. RN draw out of invasive lines; not allowed to do peripheral sticks EPIC experience Prefer travelers with specific CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD).

Floating: ED Holding (board patients waiting for an inpatient bed) Other ICU’s (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU) MSU (Ratio-1:3) Sitter PACU Surge Patient Types: Cardiac: Immediate post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacement, heart transplants, Pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous) Thoracic surgeries: Fresh post op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy Vascular: Fresh post-op AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy Ratios: RN: 1:1, 1:2 if regular ICU status, 1:3 mixed status Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other On call?

No Holiday Expectations: 1-2 per contract Approval of RTO: ok to approve up to 7 days Shift times: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700 Schedule cycle: 6-week schedule. Will receive 1-2 weeks prior to schedule beginning AAH adheres to a “fatigue policy” where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts. Other notes: Scrub Color: Any solid color, professional.

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