Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,700 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Falls Church, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)**

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:

• 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:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Licensure:
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certification:
  • 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 #34119502. 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 ICU

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