LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
2.5 years of CVICU exp REQUIRED - Must have current CVICU experience within the last 6 months.
*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)
CERTS: ACLS, BCLS, & CRRT Prismaflex all required
SKILLS: IABP, fresh open heart required
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.