| Location | Silverdale, WA |
GHG Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.
Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2531.32
Opportunity:
RN - Cardiac PCU
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour shifts with day shift hours of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or night shift hours of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 48-hour weekly guarantee offered for all assignment lengths
• Assignment lengths of 8 weeks or longer considered
• Every other weekend requirement at minimum, with Saturday, Sunday, and Monday having high needs
• At least one major holiday required during the holiday season; must be flexible with holiday scheduling
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Cardiac PCU unit (5th Floor) with 24 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:3-4 for PCU level acuity
• Common diagnoses include TAVR, post caths with TR bands and fem stops, temporary/transvenous pacemakers, VATS, lobectomies, POD 2-5 CABG, thoracic-fem pops, and related cardiac conditions
• Required to titrate drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, and labetalol
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7 with equipment including CPAP and BiPAP
• Monitor techs on unit with offsite central monitoring; nurses are required to watch monitors and measure and interpret their own strips
• Charge nurse and CNAs available on unit; CNAs at a 1:8 ratio with potential 1:1 sitter pulls and 1:12 ratio at nights
• May float to 4th floor within skill set, taking a PCU patient load
• Minimum of 2 years of PCU experience required
• EPIC charting system experience preferred; ability to test out of Epic class if experienced within the last year
• Orientation includes an 8-hour Epic class, an 8-hour onboarding and education day, and one shift with a preceptor
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Professional color scrubs required
• Team player mentality with flexibility required
Facility:
This acute care facility operates a specialized Cardiac Progressive Care Unit equipped to handle high-acuity cardiac and thoracic patients. The unit features 24 beds and offers comprehensive support services including 24/7 respiratory therapy, offsite central monitoring, pharmacy availability, and hospitalist physician coverage. The facility utilizes EPIC as its charting system and maintains a centralized education department to support onboarding and training for clinical staff.
Location:
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers a vibrant Pacific Northwest lifestyle with stunning views of Mount Rainier, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and culture scene, all just a short drive from Seattle. The city combines an affordable cost of living with the natural beauty and adventure that makes Washington State one of the most sought-after destinations for travel 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.
GHG Healthcare Job ID #65859845. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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