Overview
Registered Nurse – CVICU | Pocatello, Idaho | Start 09/28/2026 | Travel assignment (weeks) | $2,656–$2,820 per week | Guaranteed hours: 0.0 | Shift: 4x12 Nights | Level II trauma center with a comprehensive stroke center and an advanced cardiac/open-heart program.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,656–$2,820 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Schedule: 4x12 Nights; unit also offers 36- or 48-hour option blocks
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: CVICU within a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and advanced cardiac/open-heart services
- Orientation: 20 hours provided onsite

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult and geriatric CVICU/ICU patients, including post-operative cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR) and post-cardiac care
- Monitor hemodynamics with arterial lines, venous access, PAP/PA catheters as needed; titrate vasoactive and cardiac-directed medications
- Manage ventilator support (including HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP) and support occasional ECMO; oversee CRRT/Tablo dialysis when required
- Perform bedside procedures and post-operative care: chest tubes, tracheostomy care, TEE-related care, sheath removals, blood product administration
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV/Phlebotomy, PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, RRT, Transportation) and ensure accurate Epic documentation
- Maintain patient assignments at 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends; uphold unit standards for safety, infection control, and quality metrics

Requirements
- Licensure: Active RN license in Idaho (state or compact) in hand at time of submittal
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in CVICU/ICU; prior charge experience preferred
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; PALS* and TNCC* may be noted as optional
- Charting: Epic experience preferred
- Skills: Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring, post-cardiac surgery care, ventilator management, chest tube care, dysrhythmia interpretation, 12-lead EKGs, ABG interpretation
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ability to work in a high-acuity CVICU/ICU setting

Benefits and Support
- On-site orientation modules totaling about 20 hours
- Pre-approved time off: two per contract
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Orientation modules completed onsite to expedite credentialing
- Compliance and onboarding items addressed promptly per program requirements

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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