Travel Nurse RN – CVICU – $1,966 per week Position Available In Catawba, North Carolina

Job Description:

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse

RN CVICU

for a travelnursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description ℜquirements

Specialty:

CVICU Discipline:

RN Start Date:

ASAP Duration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

TravelThe Registered Nurse (RN) in theCardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) provides specializedcare to critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions,including those recovering from open-heart surgery, severe heartattacks, heart failure, arrhythmias, or other serious cardiacevents. This role requires advanced nursing skills, criticalthinking, and the ability to respond to rapid changes in patientstatus. The

CVICU RN

will work as part of a multidisciplinary teamto ensure the highest standard of care for patients in ahigh-acuity setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment:

Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patientswith cardiovascular conditions, including evaluation of cardiacrhythm, hemodynamics, and other vital signs. Monitor and assess patients post-cardiac surgeries (e.g.,coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement) andinterventional procedures (e.g., angioplasty, stentplacement). Identify changes in patient condition and take immediate actionto prevent deterioration.

Critical Care Management:

Administer complex medications and treatments forcardiovascular patients, including vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmicmedications, and anticoagulants, according to protocols. Monitor and adjust invasive monitoring devices such as arteriallines, central venous pressure (CVP) lines, pulmonary arterycatheters, and ventilators. Provide life-saving interventions in emergencies, such ascardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or assisting with intubationand other emergency procedures.

Post-Operative Care:

Provide intensive monitoring and care for patients post-cardiacsurgery or catheter-based procedures. Manage ventilator support and weaning, post-operative drainage,and ensure adequate pain management. Assess and manage complications, such as bleeding, arrhythmias,or signs of organ failure.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons,anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcareproviders to develop and implement patient care plans. Communicate with the patient’s family about their condition,prognosis, and the next steps in care.

Patient Education:

Educate patients and families on the recovery process, cardiachealth, medications, lifestyle modifications, and long-term careneeds. Provide emotional support to patients and families duringcritical and recovery phases.

Documentation:

Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, andchanges in patient status in the electronic medical record(EMR). Ensure all procedures and patient responses are documentedaccording to facility and regulatory standards.

Safety & Infection Control:

Adhere to strict infection control protocols, especially inmanaging invasive lines and surgical sites. Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials andmedications. Provide a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing therisk of hospital-acquired infections.

Emergency Response:

Act quickly and effectively in response to cardiovascularemergencies, including arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarction(heart attack), or respiratory failure. Utilize advanced equipment, such as defibrillators, andcollaborate with the healthcare team in high-pressuresituations. Mentorship and Education (if applicable): Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new nursing staff and nursingstudents in the CVICU. Participate in continuing education and professionaldevelopment to stay current with advances in cardiovascular careand ICU practices. Magnet Medical Job ID #31410833. Pay package is based on 12 hourshifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) withtax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title:

RN -CVICU