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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring a MD or Compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience, working nights in a high-acuity cardiac surgery setting.
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Hospital-based CVICU with 6 beds and an average daily census of 3–5 patients
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Patient population includes post-op cardiac surgery (CABG, MVR, AVR), cardiac surgery re-admissions/ICU bounce-backs, structural heart procedures (TAVR, mitral clips), STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, and Inari procedures
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
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Specialized procedures and equipment include inotropic medications, hemodynamic monitoring, open chest management, OHS/Impella, ECMO (with perfusionist on-site), CRRT (with dialysis on-site), IABP, and active cardiac output management
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
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Every third weekend is required
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Holiday coverage required as scheduled
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Floating to the MSICU is required as needed
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On-call required for 24–32 hours per rotating 8-week schedule
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13-week contract
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Active MD or Compact RN license currently in hand
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Required certifications: BLS, CPI, and ACLS
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Preferred certifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), OCN, and TCNN
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Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
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First-time travelers with CVICU experience will be considered
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Responsibilities include management of post-op cardiac surgery patients during the critical first 6 hours, including hemodynamic instability, extreme coagulopathy, and active cardiac output management
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Please disclose any time-off requests at the time of initial consideration
