CVICU RN
Gainesville, Florida
North Florida Regional Medical Center

Job Overview: Travel RN - CVICU

Position Details

• Specialty: RN
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Gainesville, Florida
• Facility: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Profile

• Unit: CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 24
• Patient Ratios: 1:1-2
• Staffing Description: Primary RN model with Unit Clerk and occasional tech
• Type of Equipment: Alaris pumps, Level 1 Rapid Transfusion
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 36 hours/week, every other weekend or three weekend shifts/month
• Floating Policy: To Critical Care as needed

Required Skills and Certifications

Must-Have Skills:

• Critical Care Competency
• Vasoactive infusions
• Arterial lines
• Invasive central lines
• Ventilator management

Preferred Skills:

• Cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Cardiology experience

Procedures Performed on Unit:

• Chest tube placement
• Central line placement
• Bronchoscopy
• Percutaneous tracheostomy

Certifications Required:

• Specific certifications related to critical care nursing (details not provided)

Dress Code

• Required uniform: Royal blue scrubs

Additional Information

• Unit Highlights:

  • NFRMC CVICU is an ECMO center, currently managing 3+ patients on ECMO.
  • Heavy surgical volume for both Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
  • Impella-Assisted High-Risk PCI Cardiology and Cardiogenic Shock program.

Facility Overview

• Organization: North Florida Regional Healthcare
• Facility Size: 432-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center
• Services Offered: Comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, neurosciences, minimally-invasive surgery, weight loss surgery, women’s health, and wound therapy.
• Accreditations:

  • Certified as a Primary Stroke Center
  • Quality Top Performer by The Joint Commission
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center
  • Designated as a Blue Distinction™ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, Spine Surgery, and Bariatric Surgery

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment with advanced technology and a supportive team.