RN, CVICU - Travel

  • Cynet Health
  • Madison, WI
  • Nov 20, 2023
Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

UW Health University Hospital
Travel
No
RN
CVICU
22183821
Shift Details
Night - 12x3 - 07PM
Job Order Details
11/13/2023
02/12/2024
13 Week(s)

Summary:

  • The CVICU medical abbreviation stands for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse.
  • A CVICU nurse provides critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
  • They must observe changes in their patients, analyze charts, change bandages, and communicate effectively with doctors and health care professionals.
  • A CVICU nurse are pivotal member of an emergency medical care team and must be able to use specialized skills to prevent disease, help patients recover from surgery, and stabilize critically injured patients.

Job Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

  • CVICU RNs are responsible for the health and safety of patients under their care.
  • They run IVs, observe vital signs, and operate heart monitors.
  • CVICU nurses must always be on their toes.
  • They are called on in emergencies to provide CPR and may be asked to operate defibrillators to restart patients` hearts.
  • They need to work closely with doctors and heart specialists to control patients' blood pressure and prevent heart failure.

Specialty

CVICU RN