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Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

📍 Lexington, kentucky · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$61.6/hr ≈ $2,218/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

Start Date: 11-30-2026

End Date: 03-01-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $61.60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Education

  • BLS, ACLS
  • Common diagnoses/Types of patients
  • Generalized ICU, Cardiac, Respiratory failure, Post open heart
  • Experience or 'Must have' skills
  • Complex patients on multiple vasopressors, Ballon pumps, Impella devices, CRRT etc.
  • Are RNs required to titrate drips?
  • Yes
  • Common titratable &/or set rate drips
  • Levophed, Epinephrine, Vaso, Cardene, Primacor, Heparin etc
  • Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?
  • Yes. Charge can take patients if the need arises.
  • Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?
  • Occasionally. Patient care is nurse driven
  • Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7? In the ICU 24/7?
  • Yes.Intensivist are available 27/7
  • RT in ICU 24/7?
  • Yes.
  • RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bi Pap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?
  • Basic management by the RN. These devices are managed by RT.
  • Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?
  • No monitor techs. RN’s are required to read their strips. We use GE equipment in the unit.
  • Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)
  • We allow self scheduling and the staffing center will balance the schedule for unit needs.
  • Weekend Requirements
  • 6 shifts Friday evening to Monday morning at 7AM
  • Holiday Requirements
  • 3 Holidays shifts. This includes the eve or day of the holiday
  • Is there a call or standby requirement?
  • No. But you will be call off on 4 hour basis if scheduled
  • Floating Requirements
  • Everyone can float to every other inpatient area.
  • Scrub Color/Dress Code
  • Galaxy blue(Blue), the pants can be interchanged with black pants.
  • Specialty: CTVU

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.