Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $1,809 per week

Certification DetailsACLSBLSJob DetailsFacility Name: Mercy Hospital SoutheastFloor: Cardiothoracic UnitLocation Address: 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701Role: RNSpecialty: CV ICU / ICUNumber of Openings: 2Shift: DaysWeekly Guaranteed Hours: 36Weekend Hours: As neededCall Requirements: NoneYears of Experience: 2 - 3 years various level ICUFloat Requirements: will float to ICU as neededPatient Ratios: typical 1:2; will vary during shift based on needsEquipment: CRRT machine, Balloon pump, External Vent DrainEMR: EPICType of Patients on Unit: post-op CABG and mixed critical care including neuro, medical and cardiac.Job RequirementsMust be VERY competent, comfortable with higher acuity level, critical care experience (1-2+ years)Must start and manage Ext Vent Drain, run CRRT machineAbility to recover CABG directly from OR independentlyPreferred Skillset/Experience: Competent, team player with good work ethicSchedule InformationContract Duration: 13 weeksWeekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 per week at the request of the candidateRequested time off: up to 5 days in each 13 weeks can be automatically approvedWeekends: standard expectation of every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday will be required unless otherwise approved)Holidays: candidates should be expected to work at least one of the major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day)Unit Specific InformationNumber of Beds: 14 ICU / 12 CVICUDress Code: Scrub Color: BlackCRITICAL need! CABG, IABP, Impella, EVD, s/p crani, lumbar drain, CRRT, invasive monitoring, titration, multiple drips, balloon pumps etc. not all listed skills are required but must have evidence of some in skills check / resumeAdditional DetailsEssential Functions: Assures quality care by adhering to professional standards, healthcare organization policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standardsMaintains cooperative relationships among healthcare team membersMaintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulationsDocuments patient care services by charting in patient and department recordsProtects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidentialMonitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions to appropriate healthcare team memberConsult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plansModify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditionsMonitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activityInstruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and managementProvides patient care by reviewing providers orders; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families/support person; conferring with providersResolves patient issues by conferring with parties involvedMaintaining standards of professional nursing carePromotes a culture of safety by maintaining awareness of patient's safety needs at all times; acts as a patient advocate by voicing concerns, using chain of command as necessary; adheres to safety practices

Created: 2025-04-01