RN Traveler - UCH - Cardiac ICU

Company: UCHealth
Location: Arvada
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

75 mile radius rule

RN Traveler - Cardiac ICU - University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO

BSN preferred. Please confirm BSN is in hand at time of application

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Summary - Travel RN Cardiac ICU University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

The 24-bed CICU is a mixed acuity unit that provides advanced cardiac care for critically ill patients requiring intensive and progressive levels of care. The intensive-care level patient population on this unit consists of unstable pre-heart transplants, heart failure requiring close monitoring or vasopressor support, acute MI's, unstable post-interventional cardiology procedures, post-arrest targeted temperature management, and other patients requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Medical devices managed on ICU level patients include intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy, swan-ganz catheters, ventricular assist devices, impella pumps, temporary pacemakers and ventilators. The progressive-care level patient population on this unit consists of patients requiring vasoactive and anti-arrhythmic drips, limited hemodynamic monitoring, pre/post cardio-thoracic surgery (heart transplant, CABG) and post-interventional patients. The CICU provides a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment for nurses seeking knowledge and experience in the cardiology field where teamwork, ongoing education and superior patient care are priorities. Nursing assignments are made on a shift-to-shift basis that takes patient acuity and staff skill level into consideration to ensure each patient receives proper care. Typical nurse to patient ratios range from 1:1 or 1:2 for ICU level patients, and 1:3 for PCU level patients.

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• Travel RN for our Cardiac ICU
  
• Day/night rotation
  
• 1-2 years ICU direct care RN experience preferred
  
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
  
• ASAP start date
  
• we prefer ICU candidates have experience with Swan-Ganz catheters (PA catheters) and pacers. EVD experience is also desirable
  
  As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living and working in one of the most naturally beautiful states in the country. Spectacular wide open landscapes, incredible blue skies, clear mountain streams and, of course, the majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as a UCHealth Traveler you must NOT be a current employee, and you must reside more than 75 miles away from the facility in which you will be working. Our UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards and benefits of travel nursing.
  
  Job Duties
  
  -- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
  
  -- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
  
  -- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
  
  -- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
  
  Requirements
  
  
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  • Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program if less than three (3) years' experience.
    
    
  • 6 months nursing experience (in an acute setting)
    
  • State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and any relevant unit specific certification requirement.
    
  • BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS and ACLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
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    • -- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
      
    • -- Experience in a teaching/academic hospital
      
    • -- Two years traveling experience
      
    • -- Two years ICU experience
      
    • -- CCRN preferred
      
      Due to Point of Care Testing duties associated with this position, upon hire, a copy of highest level of education (diploma, degree, or transcripts) would be required to present to the hiring manager. If this is available to you at this time, please attach it with your resume in one document.
      
      Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
      
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      UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
      
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