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Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: Seattle, WA Agency: TechLink Systems, Inc. Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with TechLink Systems, Inc. to find a qualified CVICU RN in Seattle, Washington, 98122! Job Title: Registered Nurse - CVICU Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Seattle, WA (onsite) Contract Duration: 13 weeks Work Hours: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Total Weekly Hours: 36 Perm candidates of any OTHER facility ( NON SWEDISH ) are eligible for a travel contract if they have been separated for at least 3 months. All Swedish facilities honor active compact license. 2.5 years of CVICU exp REQUIRED - Must have current CVICU experience within the last 6 months Will accept first time travelers (with strong exp) FLOAT REQUIRED PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Cardovascular disease, Pre/post Cath Lab and IR procedures, Fresh Open Heart Surgery SPECIAL PROCEDURES: CABG, OHS, AAA, Valvular Repairs IABP, Impella, VAD's, Pacemakers, Epicardial Pacer Management CRRT/Dialysis Hemodynamic Monitoring Breathing Treatments, Chest Tube Set-up/Care, CPAP/BiPap, Trach Care, Vents High Frequency Vents, Procedure Sedation RSI - Rapid Sequence Intubation Drugs Blood/BloodProducts Administration Cardioversion / Defibrillation, Colling/Warming Obtain 12 Lead EKG *ECMO Cardiac Surgical experience is REQUIRED Unit has unseasoned staff so they need strong travelers SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Sheath removal Vasopressors SKILLS Work Settings: - Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (PREFERRED) Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response: - Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Multi-system organ failure (REQUIRED) Cardiovascular: - ECMO, Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR) (PREFERRED) - Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR), Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Sheath Removal (REQUIRED) Endocrine/Metabolic: - IV insulin protocols (REQUIRED) Genitourinary/Renal: - CVVHD/CRRT (REQUIRED) - Chronic/Acute Renal failure (PREFERRED) IV therapy: - Accessing Ports, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, PICC line management, Starting IVs (REQUIRED) Medications: - Continuous IV sedation, Procedural Sedation Administration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips (REQUIRED) Neurological: - Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun (REQUIRED) - CVA/Acute Stroke management (PREFERRED) Respiratory/Thoracic: - Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, Care of Ventilated Patient, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of ABGs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Ventilator Management (REQUIRED) Professional Topics and Skills: - Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/ Use of PPE, Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac (REQUIRED) - Phlebotomy (PREFERRED) Charting: EPIC (PREFERRED) Balloon - Maquet Datascope preferred 3 days orientation - validated skills for some competencies CERTS: ACLS, BCLS, & CRRT Prismaflex all required SKILLS: IABP, fresh open heart required staffing ratio- 1:1-2 scrubs: navy blue 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. 28735986EXPTEMP

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