TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Silverdale, Washington, 98383!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / PCU
Location
Silverdale, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | Every other weekend minimum (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday have high needs) | Holiday flexibility expected (at least 1 major holiday during the holiday season, with preference for candidates able to work 2 of 3 holidays)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide PCU-level nursing care on a 24-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:3–4
- Manage and titrate drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetalol, milrinone, and argatroban
- Care for complex cardiac and thoracic patients including TAVR, post-cath (TR bands and fem stops), temporary/transvenous pacemakers, VATS, lobectomies, POD 2–5 CABG, and thoracic/fem-pop cases
- Monitor telemetry independently — nurses are expected to watch monitors and measure and interpret their own strips (offsite central monitoring in place)
- Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, respiratory therapy (RT dedicated to unit, 24/7), and on-call hospitalists and pharmacy
- May float to the 4th floor within PCU skill set as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of PCU experience
- Experience managing stable Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) patients
- Ability to independently read, measure, and interpret telemetry strips
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIHSS, CRRN, or PCCN certification
- Epic EMR experience within the last year (may allow testing out of Epic orientation class)
- Flexible, team-player mentality with willingness to fill scheduling needs on a 6-week block basis
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported PCU environment with charge nurse coverage, dedicated 24/7 respiratory therapy, CNA support, and in-house hospitalist and pharmacy availability
- Structured onboarding provided, including unit orientation, an education day, and a preceptored shift to set travelers up for success