Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,268 per week

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/15/2025
• Duration: 3 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelJob Title: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)**\nJob Summary:\nA 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n
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  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures, including post-operative care.\n
  • Monitor and manage patients' hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and vital signs using advanced monitoring equipment.\n
  • Administer medications, including vasoactive medications, inotropes, and sedatives, to maintain hemodynamic stability.\n
  • Provide post-surgical care, including wound care, chest tube management, and monitoring for complications such as arrhythmias, heart failure, or infections.\n
  • Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.\n
  • Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, medications, and discharge planning.\n
  • Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations, initiating interventions such as resuscitation or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).\n
  • Manage mechanical cardiac support devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).\n
  • Document patient care, treatments, and progress accurately, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.\n
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and educational activities related to critical care and cardiac care.\n
  • Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the critical post-operative phase, addressing questions and concerns.\n\n\nQualifications:\n
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    • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.\n
    • Licensure:\n
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      • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.\n\n\n
      • Certification:\n
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        • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.\n
        • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.\n
        • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Cardiac Surgery certification preferred.\n\n\n
        • Experience: Prior experience in intensive care, cardiac care, or CVICU\nWellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30488275. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rn CvicuAbout Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you.-- We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate.-- We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team.-- You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family.-- Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.

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