Registered Nurse - CVICU

Asheville, NC · Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Weekly pay

$1793.00 to $2022.00 weekly

13 weeks36 hrs/weekNightICU / Critical Care

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Contract details

Unit Information: CVICU 3rd floor Heart Tower Location: 3rd floor Heart Tower Address:509 Biltmore Ave Floor:3rd Building: E= Heart Tower General Information
Tell us about the unit Ø 19 bed mixed unit CVICU/CVRU who runs with a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio depending on acuity. Hold over downgraded patients may be 1:3. Ø A unit with highly trained CVICU/CVRU charges nurses who are free to assist you with any issues. Ø We also have an educator who will begin your orientation. Ø 13 dayshift RNS and 11 nightshift RNS with a nurses aide on all shifts. Ø We provide heart surgery to around 850 hearts per year. Ø Core nurses are trained in critical care, heart care, recovery and all devices as they progress through their career. Ø An ECMO team nurse run for those who need, Also Impellas, IABP and LVADS regularly. This is a high acuity, friendly unit which loves to give great care. Ø GE monitors and a Cerner EMR. Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Ø BLS/ACLS Ø Critical Care training Ø 2 years CVICU or CVRU experience. Ø A love for surgical heart care Ø High energy, upbeat personality Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first. Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery or Recovery Room care List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
IABP
IMPELLA
Hemodynamics
Frequent ambulation of patients
Pulling Chest TUBES
Pulling Pacer wires
LVADS care (supported by team)
Intubation/Extubation Best personality Fit:
High energy, friendly nurse who is a life learner and who has critical care, cardiac skills or recovery skills REQUIRED

ACLS Floating Area(s):
All ICUS and Stepdown
Where needed to other units also Dress Code :
Scrub Color/Attire - navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, hair off shoulder, no fake nails, Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Nurse will arrive to unit ready for work no earlier than 7 minutes prior or post shift start 0645
Overtime must be approved by CNCs
Please see attached notes. However pretty much if you havent done it here please have a second nurse (CNC) guide you. We want you safe Weekends and On call(if any)
Every other.
Extra days off in contract please

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