TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Yuma, Arizona, 85364!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / PCU
Location
Yuma, AZ | Progressive Care / Cardiac Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed PCU Cardiac/Intermediate Care unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5, which may include a mix of PCU and medical-surgical patients
- Manage and titrate cardiac and critical drips including amiodarone, cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitroglycerin, and insulin
- Care for patients with complex cardiac diagnoses including CHF, NSTEMI, MI, heart block, bradycardia, VT, TAVR, CABG (post-op day 2), and Watchman procedures; recover cath lab patients following sheath removal
- Monitor and interpret telemetry independently; a dedicated monitor tech is also available on the unit
- Manage patients requiring BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and stable trach support
- Float as needed to the ICU (within patient population) and medical-surgical floors
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in Arizona (or compact license eligibility)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum of one successfully completed travel nursing assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Demonstrated experience in a PCU, Stepdown, or Telemetry setting with proficiency managing all listed titratable drips
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for TAVR and CABG patients (these cases are typically prioritized for core staff)
- Familiarity with post-cath sheath removal and hemostasis management
- Experience with Watchman procedure recovery and cardiac device patients (pacers, heart block management)
Why Join Us
- Work on a specialized cardiac-focused PCU with a dedicated charge nurse (free of assignment) and patient care aides to support your shift
- Scheduling requests are taken into consideration, offering some flexibility within the unit's needs