TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Dallas, Texas, 75243!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse – PCU / IMC / Stepdown (Heart & Spine)
Location
Dallas, TX | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed PCU within a dedicated Heart & Spine unit, maintaining a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage and monitor patients post-CABG, AVR/MVR, aortic root repairs, LVAD, and immediate post-VATS (chest tubes)
- Care for post-vascular surgery patients and pre/post cath lab and EP procedure patients (pacemaker/AICD, heart caths, PCIs, TAVR)
- Administer and monitor cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, and Cardizem
- Assist with or support bedside procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, and PICC insertion
- Float to Med-Surg/Telemetry and Orthopedic units as needed; document care using Meditech EMR
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Cardizem)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Strong accountability and professional ownership of patient care outcomes
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Minimum 6 months of PCU-specific experience
- Experience with Meditech EMR, Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom equipment, and telemetry monitoring
- Strong communication skills with patients and interdisciplinary care teams
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and patient-centered approach to care
Why Join Us
- Work in a specialized Heart & Spine unit with a supportive team environment and manageable 1:3 patient ratios
- Gain valuable experience caring for a high-acuity cardiac and vascular patient population in a well-equipped facility