Open Position: RN - PCU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2172.40

Opportunity:

Cardiac PCU RN

Job Details:

* Minimum 2 years of experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
* Surgical telemetry experience required, including open heart surgery and vascular (groin/radial band management)
* 2-3 years of telemetry experience required; VAD and TAVR experience optional
* Epic experience is a hard stop requirement
* Float required to like units - travelers 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 patients with myocardial infarction, primary arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke with cardiac involvement, and pre/post open-heart and vascular surgery
* Manage pre/post cath lab patients with or without interventions and specialized structural heart support (VAD, TAVR)
* Perform breathing treatments, chest tube set-up and care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and sternal precautions
* 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 telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
* Manage stable cardiac drips including Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Antiarrhythmics, Beta Blockers, Cardizem, Hydralazine, Ketamine, Lasix, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin, and Levophed
* Patients served include adults and geriatrics
* Unit has a daily census of 32 with 36 beds
* Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
* Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
* Travel experience required
* 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 is a well-established healthcare organization offering comprehensive cardiac care services within a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit setting. The unit is equipped to handle complex cardiac and surgical patients, supported by an extensive interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The facility maintains a structured self-scheduling model and upholds high standards of patient care across a 36-bed unit.

Location:

Location information was not provided in the job description.

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.