RN CVICU Nights Portland OR

Amergis Staffing is currently seeking experienced CVICU RNs for TRAVEL assignments!

Position Details:

• Start Date: March 31
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: NOC (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Hours/Week: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Travel- $3194 gross

Unit Description:

This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for medical, surgical, and cardiac patients who have experienced shock, trauma, or other life-threatening conditions. It supports a mix of medical, surgical, and cardiac intensive patients.

Job Description:

The Coronary Care Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for critically ill patients, including those who are post-operative, on ventilators, post-cardiac arrest, post-heart catheterization, and in need of hemodynamic stabilization. Responsibilities include:

• Responding to codes and emergent situations as a team member within the hospital.
• Participating in patient and family teaching.
• Providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other patient team personnel to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the intensive care/coronary care setting.

Specific Skills/Qualifications Needed:

• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience.
• Active RN license in the state of Oregon.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Understanding of hemodynamics.
• Experience in open heart surgery recovery.
• Experience with sheath pulls.

Minimum Requirements:

• RN License in the state where the nurse will be practicing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• 2 years of cardiac care experience preferred.
• ACLS certification may be required per state/client contract.
• Current CPR certification if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current health certificate as per contract or state regulations.
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Details:

• Facility will use KRONOS for timekeeping. Caregiver must send KRONOS report to Amergis. Recruiter must upload to RecruitCare as a PDF.
• New employee orientation for all starts will be on Mondays. If Monday falls on a holiday, orientation will be on Tuesday.
• Two days of new employee orientation followed by one to two days of floor orientation.
• COVID exemptions will be accepted.