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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit position in Louisville, KY, requiring a minimum of two years of cardiovascular nursing experience and night shift availability.
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Work in a dedicated Cardiovascular Unit within a hospital setting
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Two cardiovascular units — CVU (16 beds) and CVI (15 beds) — providing intermediate care for cardiac surgery patients from pre-op through discharge
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Patient population includes cardiac surgery, pre/post-cardiac intervention (PTCA, cardioversion, generator implants, TAVR), and patients with atypical chest pain requiring monitoring
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13-week contract with 36 hours per week
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Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
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Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state currently in hand
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular nursing experience required
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ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
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Candidate must provide month and day of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration
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Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, individualized care planning, patient and family education, and facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge processes
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Delegates tasks appropriately and monitors the accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members
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Actively participates in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer monitoring, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing
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Nursing practice is evidence-based and guided by hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines
