Open Position: RN - PCU Stepdown

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $1909.04

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac

Job Details:

* Work on a 30-bed Cardiac unit located on the 3rd floor of the main building
* Patient ratio of 5-6:1
* Unit staffing includes unit clerk on days, 2-3 PCTs day and night, nursing supervisor, and hospitalists
* Scheduling requires equivalent of every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
* Floating policy includes other medical/surgical areas such as general MS, Ortho, PCU (Progressive Care Unit), and MS surgical with oncology, rotating unless skill mix is needed
* Equipment used includes Welch Allyn vitals neuron, Novameter glucose, Philips Telemetry, and MP2s
* Documentation system: Meditech-HCA version
* Medications managed via WOW with med drawers and PyxisES dispensing system
* Procedures performed on unit include chest tube management, wound vac management, and EKGs as needed
* Advanced skills required: knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips
* Documentation of telemetry application, acknowledging rhythm strips, and placing in chart each shift required
* Patient experience requirements include bedside rounding, hourly rounding with 5Ps checked, and reporting to PCTs of known needs at beginning and during shifts
* Dress code: Navy scrubs for RNs; no artificial or gel nails or gel nail polish permitted
* Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
* Cardiac knowledge preferred

Facility:

This medical center is a well-established acute care facility offering comprehensive cardiac and medical-surgical services. The unit fosters a strong culture of patient experience and safety, adhering to a strict NO PASS ZONE policy for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms. The facility recognizes staff excellence through awards such as Daisy and Bee Awards and iHEAL nominations, and benefits from experienced charge nurses with significant tenure. The unit also participates in Shared Governance at both the unit and facility levels.

Location:

Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga offers a vibrant mix of outdoor adventure and urban charm, nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by scenic mountains and parks. Known for its rich cultural scene, world-class aquarium, and outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing, Chattanooga is an exciting and dynamic city that provides an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals.

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.