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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years CVICU/CTICU experience, Epic proficiency, and a VA or Compact RN license.
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Work setting is a Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) in a hospital environment
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8-bed unit utilizing a universal bed model — ICU patients downgraded to step-down status remain in the CTICU until discharge, requiring nurses to care for both ICU and step-down patients
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Patient population includes post-operative CABG adults, Acute Coronary Syndrome, NSTEMI, STEMI, and CHF
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Patient ratio is 1:1–2
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Equipment used includes Hemosphere, Quantum, and Accuryn monitoring systems
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Epic EMR proficiency required — no exceptions
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Schedule is nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30), every other weekend, with holiday and float requirements
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Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
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Active VA or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a CVICU or CTICU required
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Epic EMR proficiency required
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Required skills include: arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, IV insertion, continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, strong neuro experience (post-brain surgery, EVD/ventriculostomy), FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure, CABG care, IABP, Impella, post-cardiac surgery care (directly and indirectly from OR), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, PA line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, IV insulin protocols, CVVHD/CRRT, CVA/acute stroke management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, ventilator management, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical wound/wound vac care
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Preferred skills include: thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia), chronic/acute renal failure management, port access, external ventricular drain (EVD) management, and ICP monitoring
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid Driver's License must be provided for address verification
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No license or background issues of any kind will be considered
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Two professional references required for consideration
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A copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card are required for consideration
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Travel experience is preferred but not required
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Provide nursing care to critically ill cardiothoracic patients including post-surgical, cardiac, and step-down patients as part of the universal bed model
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Holiday coverage is required within the contract period
