RN: CVICU

Job Description:

Take on a 13-week travel contract as a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will care for cardiovascular patients from the operating room through recovery, including post-open-heart cases, while working on the ICU side of a mixed-acuity cardiovascular unit. The assignment includes floating to like units and stepping down to progressive care when needed. Epic charting and Pyxis medication systems are used, and Caribbean blue scrubs are required.

This role is designed for an experienced CVICU nurse with at least two years of cardiovascular ICU experience. Open-heart recovery and prior travel experience are preferred. An Indiana or compact RN license, BLS from the American Heart Association, and ACLS from the American Heart Association are required.

Weather:

Fort Wayne typically offers crisp, cool conditions during this time of year, with comfortable afternoons, cooler mornings and evenings, and occasional rain. Layered clothing and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do:

• Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo: Explore animal habitats and seasonal exhibits.
• Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory: Enjoy indoor gardens and tropical plant displays.
• Fort Wayne Museum of Art: Browse contemporary and regional art exhibits.
• Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn: Take a day trip to view classic and historic automobiles.
• Pokagon State Park, Angola: Take a day trip for hiking, scenic views, and outdoor recreation.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Shift: 12-hour days; shifts vary

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week