Travel RN – CVICU | Augusta, GA | 3x12 Nights | 1:2 Ratios | High-Acuity Cardiac ICU
About The Position
Travel RN – CVICU | Augusta, GA | 3x12 Nights | 1:2 Ratios | High-Acuity Cardiac ICU CVICU | Open Heart | Advanced Cardiac Devices Brandon Boughton Call or Text: 570-220-3858 linkedin.com/in/brandon-boughton-8775792a9 Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Brandon directly. Compensation details are customized for each traveler. Reach out for current pay packages and details. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment at Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. This role supports a specialized cardiovascular ICU managing high-acuity cardiac patients requiring advanced monitoring and device management. POSITION OVERVIEW This assignment is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses who are comfortable managing critically ill cardiac patients and advanced circulatory support devices in a high-acuity ICU environment. ASSIGNMENT DETAILS • 12-week contract • Night shift 3x12s • 19:00–07:00 • Every other weekend required • Floating required within ICU scope • No call required COMPENSATION Because travel rates change frequently based on market demand and facility needs, our recruiters provide the most current and competitive pay packages during your initial conversation. Each compensation package is customized and may include taxable hourly wages along with tax-free stipends when applicable. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage CVICU patients including post-cardiac surgery and critical cardiac conditions • Monitor and manage advanced cardiac devices including LVAD, IABP, and Swan-Ganz catheters • Titrate vasoactive drips and sedation • Provide ventilator management and respiratory support • Manage CRRT and complex hemodynamic monitoring • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and ICU care planning • Document care in Epic EMR UNIT OVERVIEW • 10-bed CVICU unit • Patient ratio 1:1–2 • Adult cardiac patient population • High-acuity diagnoses including cardiogenic shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, heart failure, and AAA • Advanced equipment including LVADs, balloon pumps, CRRT, and temporary pacemakers
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years CVICU RN experience required
- BLS and ACLS required
- Experience with advanced cardiac devices (LVAD, IABP, Swan-Ganz) required
- Experience with ventilators, CRRT, and vasoactive drips required
- Ability to manage high-acuity cardiac ICU patients required
- GA or Compact RN license required at submission
- Must be willing to float within ICU scope
- RTO must be submitted at time of submission (max 7 days)
- Must comply with holiday scheduling requirements
Nice To Haves
- 2 supervisory references preferred (manager level)
Responsibilities
- Manage CVICU patients including post-cardiac surgery and critical cardiac conditions
- Monitor and manage advanced cardiac devices including LVAD, IABP, and Swan-Ganz catheters
- Titrate vasoactive drips and sedation
- Provide ventilator management and respiratory support
- Manage CRRT and complex hemodynamic monitoring
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and ICU care planning
- Document care in Epic EMR
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
