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Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit nursing position supporting critically ill cardiovascular patients in an acute care setting. The role requires advanced assessment, critical-thinking, cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator support, titration of multiple intravenous medications, and management of complex cardiovascular equipment. The successful candidate will provide safe, timely, and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details Required
Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); minimum of 2 years of intensive care unit experience, including strong cardiovascular intensive care experience; ability to interpret cardiac rhythms; proficiency with ventilated patients, arterial lines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and medication titration; strong assessment, communication, organization, teamwork, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification; experience caring for immediate postoperative cardiovascular patients, ventricular assist device patients, and transplant patients.
12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 48 hours per week; every other weekend and holiday requirement. Float: Float rotation may be required. Additional Information: The cardiovascular intensive care unit manages postoperative cardiac and vascular patients, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, targeted temperature management, transcutaneous and transvenous pacing, and other complex cardiovascular conditions.
The role includes caring for ventilated patients and managing equipment such as Impella devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, continuous renal replacement therapy, ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, heated high-flow oxygen, and nitric oxide. Registered nurses are expected to interpret cardiac monitoring strips, titrate medications according to orders and protocols, and work collaboratively with respiratory therapists and critical care providers.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit nursing position supporting critically ill cardiovascular patients in an acute care setting. The role requires advanced assessment, critical-thinking, cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator support, titration of multiple intravenous medications, and management of complex cardiovascular equipment.