Job Description
Avani Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Great Falls, Montana.
Job Description & Requirements
Position Overview : The Medical Surgical / Progressive Care nurse will provide care to the hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients in a cardiac medical surgical unit. This includes providing physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural support to the patient. Anticipated patient populations include but are not limited to pediatrics, pre and post PCI care, pacemaker, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis and a broad scope of surgical services. Staff will expect patients in relative stability while recognizing diagnoses may require skilled assessment and intervention tools for potential deteriorating conditions. Required to operate advanced medical equipment including use of central lines including chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, A-lines, multiple IV’s and patients requiring short term Ventilation Support. As well as care for general medical and surgical patients on the in-patient unit. Has ability to assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Acts as a clinical leader and assists with precepting staff. Provides direct care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge in all aspects of care including discharge planning.
Minimum Education and / or Experience Required :
Knowledge : Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures; Critical care, CVICU, and open heart experience preferred.
Skills : Use of basic office equipment, use of multiple IV pumps, ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A- lines, invasive lines, chest tubes, patients requiring noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support, basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation.
Additional Experience and / or Qualifications : Recent Critical Care
Benefits : \nGroup health insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)\n401K plan\nCompletion Bonus - $1,000.00\n\nRequirements : \n
About Avani Healthcare Staffing
At Avani Healthcare Staffing, You Matter! We find Nursing and / or Allied assignments that allow you to travel to your favorite destinations across the country.
We make it our mission to keep the process simple. With years of experience in healthcare staffing, we’re ready to find the perfect assignment and destination for you.
Benefits
Travel Cardiovascular Icu Registered Nurse • Great Falls, MT, US