GHR Healthcare
Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,530 per week
GHR Healthcare, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
United Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
CVICUDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
11/11/2024Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelTrauma Level3Charting SystemCernerUnit Notes**Medical Solutions auto deducts the 1.75 WA state tax - you are able re-add that back in.**Region I: Primary to Virginia Mason Medical Center, but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region One: St. Anne Hospital Burien, WA; St. Francis Hospital Federal Way, WA; Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA - if floated will get a premium for float shift.Will start at St Anne's and then move to the next available orientation at VMMC.- Cost Center: 601100Unit ICCU - Mixed general and cardiac CCU JP9# Beds 28 (average census 18-20)Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSSCommon diagnoses/Types of patients Only have 1 ICU; Mixed diagnosis medical & surgical ICU, Heavy Cardiothoracic surgery, post-open hearts immediate post-op and POD 1-2, valves, PA caths, ECMO VV & VA, transvenous or epicardial pacers on 50% of patients. Multisystem organ failure, resp failure, renal failure, heart failure, vascular surgery, stroke, interventional neuro & transcatheter interventional patients, head bleeds, thrombectomies, Ventrics & lumbar drains.DKA, complex GI surgeries, liver failure, sepsis.ECMO VV & VA (travelers can do a checklist to take these)Experience or 'Must have' skills Must have 3-4 years of CVICU, CCU, or cardiac specific critical care experience.Must have experience with temporary pacers - 50% of patientsMust have experience caring for stroke patientsHighly recommended to have experience with all of the following devices: Impella, IABP, CRRT, Prismaflex, Ventrics, ECMO, & LVADs.Ok with first time travelers if have above experienceAre RNs required to titrate drips? YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips Ionotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators - all critical care drips.Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? House supervisor at all times. Charge nurse without assignment. They do have a resource nurse that acts as rapid response nurse.Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios 1:10 usually. At least one aid on the unitHospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist in house and on the unit at all times. CV- no one in house 24/7 but they do have a surgical resident in house.RT in ICU 24/7 At least one RT in the unit at all times.RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) AllAre there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? Sometimes a tech monitors. RNs are required to read their own strips.Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 7a-7p, 12 hour shifts. Block scheduling is allowed when feasible, manager makes initial schedule and with the next open schedule, travelers self schedule with KronosWeekend Requirements Every other weekend. Potentially more. Days: Sat/Sun Nights: Fri/SatHoliday Requirements If holiday falls within contract and there is a need, travelers would work, perm staff have scheduled holidaysIs there a call or standby requirement? No, opportunity for overtimeFloating Requirements anywhere in house, prioritize floating to progressive care: 1:3 ratios, neuro progressive care 1:3 ratios, Med Surg 1:5 ratiosScrub Color/Dress Code Royal Blue, white or grey as secondary colorsUnit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts on the unit. (1 week Cerner prior, HGO restrains and IV pump. Policy check off, 1 day to do online learning modules at home)Additional Notes Virginia Mason only has one ICU, so they care for all types of ICU patients.Additional Questions RTO - Try not to grant many hours. If one week RTO they ask that the traveler extend the contract to fulfill the full 13 weeks.United Staffing Solutions Job ID #770866. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About United Staffing Solutions
United Staffing Solutions, Inc. (USS) is one of the largest privately-ownedbusiness in America, with 4 divisions and staffing in over 4,000 jobcategories. USS offers a complete portfolio of personnel solutions to small,mid-sized and large organizations through the tri-state region.Specializes in staffing and recruitment for various industries, includingTravel Healthcare, Education, Light Industrial, IT, Security andAdministrative Roles.Comprehensive services for workforce solutions, including temporary,permanent and contract staffingExpertise in diverse talent sourcing and matching skilled candidates withappropriate roles.Strong knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.Benefits
Medical benefitsReferral bonusWeekly pay
Specialty:
CVICUDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
11/11/2024Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelTrauma Level3Charting SystemCernerUnit Notes**Medical Solutions auto deducts the 1.75 WA state tax - you are able re-add that back in.**Region I: Primary to Virginia Mason Medical Center, but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region One: St. Anne Hospital Burien, WA; St. Francis Hospital Federal Way, WA; Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA - if floated will get a premium for float shift.Will start at St Anne's and then move to the next available orientation at VMMC.- Cost Center: 601100Unit ICCU - Mixed general and cardiac CCU JP9# Beds 28 (average census 18-20)Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSSCommon diagnoses/Types of patients Only have 1 ICU; Mixed diagnosis medical & surgical ICU, Heavy Cardiothoracic surgery, post-open hearts immediate post-op and POD 1-2, valves, PA caths, ECMO VV & VA, transvenous or epicardial pacers on 50% of patients. Multisystem organ failure, resp failure, renal failure, heart failure, vascular surgery, stroke, interventional neuro & transcatheter interventional patients, head bleeds, thrombectomies, Ventrics & lumbar drains.DKA, complex GI surgeries, liver failure, sepsis.ECMO VV & VA (travelers can do a checklist to take these)Experience or 'Must have' skills Must have 3-4 years of CVICU, CCU, or cardiac specific critical care experience.Must have experience with temporary pacers - 50% of patientsMust have experience caring for stroke patientsHighly recommended to have experience with all of the following devices: Impella, IABP, CRRT, Prismaflex, Ventrics, ECMO, & LVADs.Ok with first time travelers if have above experienceAre RNs required to titrate drips? YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips Ionotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators - all critical care drips.Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? House supervisor at all times. Charge nurse without assignment. They do have a resource nurse that acts as rapid response nurse.Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios 1:10 usually. At least one aid on the unitHospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist in house and on the unit at all times. CV- no one in house 24/7 but they do have a surgical resident in house.RT in ICU 24/7 At least one RT in the unit at all times.RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) AllAre there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? Sometimes a tech monitors. RNs are required to read their own strips.Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 7a-7p, 12 hour shifts. Block scheduling is allowed when feasible, manager makes initial schedule and with the next open schedule, travelers self schedule with KronosWeekend Requirements Every other weekend. Potentially more. Days: Sat/Sun Nights: Fri/SatHoliday Requirements If holiday falls within contract and there is a need, travelers would work, perm staff have scheduled holidaysIs there a call or standby requirement? No, opportunity for overtimeFloating Requirements anywhere in house, prioritize floating to progressive care: 1:3 ratios, neuro progressive care 1:3 ratios, Med Surg 1:5 ratiosScrub Color/Dress Code Royal Blue, white or grey as secondary colorsUnit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts on the unit. (1 week Cerner prior, HGO restrains and IV pump. Policy check off, 1 day to do online learning modules at home)Additional Notes Virginia Mason only has one ICU, so they care for all types of ICU patients.Additional Questions RTO - Try not to grant many hours. If one week RTO they ask that the traveler extend the contract to fulfill the full 13 weeks.United Staffing Solutions Job ID #770866. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About United Staffing Solutions
United Staffing Solutions, Inc. (USS) is one of the largest privately-ownedbusiness in America, with 4 divisions and staffing in over 4,000 jobcategories. USS offers a complete portfolio of personnel solutions to small,mid-sized and large organizations through the tri-state region.Specializes in staffing and recruitment for various industries, includingTravel Healthcare, Education, Light Industrial, IT, Security andAdministrative Roles.Comprehensive services for workforce solutions, including temporary,permanent and contract staffingExpertise in diverse talent sourcing and matching skilled candidates withappropriate roles.Strong knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.Benefits
Medical benefitsReferral bonusWeekly pay