What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - CVICU position at Magnet Medical?
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 9 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment:
- Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions, including evaluation of cardiac rhythm, hemodynamics, and other vital signs.
- Monitor and assess patients post-cardiac surgeries (e.g., coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement) and interventional procedures (e.g., angioplasty, stent placement).
- Identify changes in patient condition and take immediate action to prevent deterioration.
- Critical Care Management:
- Administer complex medications and treatments for cardiovascular patients, including vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic medications, and anticoagulants, according to protocols.
- Monitor and adjust invasive monitoring devices such as arterial lines, central venous pressure (CVP) lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and ventilators.
- Provide life-saving interventions in emergencies, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or assisting with intubation and other emergency procedures.
- Post-Operative Care:
- Provide intensive monitoring and care for patients post-cardiac surgery or catheter-based procedures.
- Manage ventilator support and weaning, post-operative drainage, and ensure adequate pain management.
- Assess and manage complications, such as bleeding, arrhythmias, or signs of organ failure.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Communicate with the patient’s family about their condition, prognosis, and the next steps in care.
- Patient Education:
- Educate patients and families on the recovery process, cardiac health, medications, lifestyle modifications, and long-term care needs.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during critical and recovery phases.
- Documentation:
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and changes in patient status in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure all procedures and patient responses are documented according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Safety & Infection Control:
- Adhere to strict infection control protocols, especially in managing invasive lines and surgical sites.
- Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials and medications.
- Provide a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Emergency Response:
- Act quickly and effectively in response to cardiovascular emergencies, including arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), or respiratory failure.
- Utilize advanced equipment, such as defibrillators, and collaborate with the healthcare team in high-pressure situations.
- Mentorship and Education (if applicable):
- Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new nursing staff and nursing students in the CVICU.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development to stay current with advances in cardiovascular care and ICU practices.
Salary : $2,179
