Demonstrated skills in cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown care, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath care, and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula). Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a cardiac stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and peripheral vascular disease.
Provide direct patient care on a cardiac stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and peripheral vascular disease
Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias; manage and titrate cardiac drips as indicated
Perform and assist with sheath management and removal, femoral sheath care, and post-procedural monitoring following cardiac catheterization, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements
Operate and manage specialized equipment including chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, arterial lines, TR band, Fem-stop, Doppler, bladder scanner, and EKG
Provide post-operative care for patients following cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, and FEM-POP bypass
Document using EPIC, communicate via SBAR, and administer medications via Pyxis; adhere to unit float rotation and weekend requirements
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor required
Travel nursing experience required unless candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Demonstrated skills in cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown care, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath care, and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula)
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Preferred Experience / Skills
Arterial line management experience
Wound care and wound vac experience
Prior charge nurse experience
Why Join Us
Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with exposure to a broad range of complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures and diagnoses
Structured orientation provided with clear float expectations and a supportive unit rotation policy