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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,105 per week in Newburgh, IN

Malone Healthcare

  • Newburgh, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,105

Highlights

Demonstrated competency in telemetry interpretation, 12-lead EKG performance and interpretation, PIV insertion, TR band management, pre/post heart cath care, cardiac drip initiation and titration, Heparin management, oral cardiac medication administration, and troponin trending. Provide direct nursing care for cardiovascular stepdown patients including pre/post Cath Lab and EP Lab procedures, PACU recovery, cardiac surgery admissions, TAVR/LAAO recoveries, antiarrhythmic management, and cardiac observation.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewburgh, IN
Salary$2,105

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct nursing care for cardiovascular stepdown patients including pre/post Cath Lab and EP Lab procedures, PACU recovery, cardiac surgery admissions, TAVR/LAAO recoveries, antiarrhythmic management, and cardiac observation
  • Perform and interpret telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKGs; initiate and titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene) and Heparin infusions
  • Manage radial artery sheath removal, TR band management, arterial line management, and PIV insertion
  • Monitor and trend troponins; administer and monitor oral cardiac medications including Betapace/Sotalol, beta-blockers, and Digoxin
  • Operate within a 4-5:1 patient ratio on night shift; may be required to float to other cardiac, stepdown, or telemetry units (floating expected at least once per week on nights)
  • As a teaching environment, may be required to assist with precepting students and new hires
Required Qualifications
  • Active Indiana Single State RN License
  • AHA BLS Certification required
  • AHA ACLS Certification required
  • NIHSS Certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiovascular stepdown or a closely related specialty
  • At least 1 completed travel assignment required - new travelers will not be considered
  • Demonstrated competency in telemetry interpretation, 12-lead EKG performance and interpretation, PIV insertion, TR band management, pre/post heart cath care, cardiac drip initiation and titration, Heparin management, oral cardiac medication administration, and troponin trending
  • Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible - local candidates will not be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Proficiency with Epic EMR; CUPID experience is highly preferred
  • Prior experience with TAVR and LAAO recoveries
  • Background in cardiac surgery admissions and PACU recovery settings
Why Join Us
  • Work in a specialized 31-bed cardiovascular unit with a focused cardiac patient population offering strong clinical depth and variety
  • Engage in a dynamic teaching environment with exposure to advanced cardiac procedures and technologies


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