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Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

$1,718-2,110/week

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A large hospital in Arizona is looking for experienced CVICU/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for a travel assignment. The right candidate will have 2 years of CVICU/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit experience.

Job requirements

The right candidate will have 2 years of CVICU/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit experience.
MUST HAVE LEVEL I TRAUMA EXPERIENCE
Traveler must pass DYS exam PRIOR to accepting.
All RNs will be expected to complete SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes, with exceptions for specific units.
Must demonstrate competency in maintaining sterile field, as these are nursing skills that are performed frequently.
Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48hrs prior to acceptance of a position.

Schedule information

Contract length is 13 weeks.
Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts in 4 week schedule.
Shifts are 7-7.
Float to other ICUs and all Tele units. Travelers will float 1st before perm staff.

Unit specific information

- Ratios: 1:1-2. High number of 1:1.
- Floor specific orientation: 2 days on the floor.
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Cardiac surgery recovery, Empallas, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic, Ecmo, esophogectomy, lobectomy, pneumectomy, TAVR.

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