Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Rancho Mirage, CA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CTICU/CVICU RN)

Location

• City: Rancho Mirage, California
• Facility: Eisenhower Medical Center

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Shift: 3/12s Nights
• Experience Required:

  • Day zero heart post-op experience
  • 2 years of nursing experience
  • Experience taking patients directly from the OR

Unit Details

• Accepts first-time travelers
• May be called off or placed on call once per pay period (60-minute call back requirement)
• Patient age groups: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Preferred: 3+ years ICU experience

Required Skills/Experience

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) experience
• Impella experience
• Strong cardiovascular skills
• Arterial line management
• Care of ventilated patients
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Post-cardiac surgery care

Preferred Skills/Experience

• CCRN certification
• Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Sheath removal
• CVA/Acute Stroke management
• EPIC experience

Orientation Information

• Orientation Duration: 2 hours, 3 days NEO nights, 1 day
• Scrubs: Navy

Additional Information

• Flu vaccinations required (exemptions accepted on a case-by-case basis)
• Various certifications and competencies required prior to start, including:

  • Medication Competency Exam
  • Age-Specific Competency Exam
  • Infection Prevention Module & Acknowledgement
  • Background Check
  • Drug Testing
  • Health Documents (e.g., TB test, vaccinations)

Compliance and Documentation

• Commitment to Compliance document must be signed prior to start
• Confidentiality Agreement must be signed prior to start
• Various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic environment with a focus on critical care nursing.