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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 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 (CVPCU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiac open heart recovery experience and at least 2 prior travel assignments.
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32-bed surgical step-down unit specializing in post-op cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patient care
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12 IMC beds with continuous cardiac monitoring, plus telemetry and non-monitored floor-level beds
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Patient population includes post-op CABG, valve repairs, valve replacements, heart and lung transplant recipients, and patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support devices such as LVADs
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Mixed level of care assignments with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 days and 1:4 nights
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
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EMR: Epic (required)
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Active MD or Compact RN license currently in hand
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BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
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Minimum 2 years of cardiac open heart recovery experience required
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Strong Surgical IMC experience required
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ICU experience required for management of high-acuity IMC patients
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At least 2 prior travel assignments required
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Experience at a facility with 500+ beds required
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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1 professional reference required for consideration
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Fast-paced multidisciplinary unit caring for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries
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Clinicians manage high-acuity patients including those with Mechanical Circulatory Support devices (e.g., LVADs) and post-transplant recovery
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Orientation sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
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Critical Care Certification (e.g., CCRN) is preferred
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
