Open Position: RN - Stepdown

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2172.40

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac PCU

Job Details:

* Minimum 2 years of experience required; travel experience required
* First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position
* Floating required to like units - must be flexible
* Every other weekend required
* Patient ratio is 1:4 across the board (can be 1:5 at midnight); 3:1 for high acuity and special procedures
* Care for adults and geriatric patient populations
* Manage patients with myocardial infarction, rule out MI, primary arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
* Care for pre/post open-heart surgery patients and vascular surgery patients, including chest tubes and sternal precautions
* Care for pre/post cath lab patients with or without interventions
* Provide specialized structural heart support including VAD and TAVR
* Perform telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
* Administer blood and blood products
* Perform cardioversion, defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management
* Manage LVAD and open heart post-op patients within 24-28 hours
* Perform breathing treatments, chest tube set-up and care, CPAP/BiPap, and trach care
* Manage stable cardiac drips including Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Antiarrhythmics, Beta Blockers, Cardizem, Hydralazine, Ketamine, Lasix, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin, and Levophed
* Must have surgical telemetry experience including open heart surgery, vascular (groin) and radial band management, and strong IV skills
* VAD and TAVR experience preferred but optional
* Epic experience is a hard stop requirement
* Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
* Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
* Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day

Facility:

This facility operates a specialized Cardiac Progressive Care Unit with 36 beds and a daily census of 32 patients. The unit provides comprehensive cardiac care including pre and post-operative open heart surgery, vascular surgery, cath lab interventions, and specialized structural heart support. A robust interdisciplinary team is available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more to support patient care needs.

Location:

Not specified

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.