Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Mechanicsville, VA
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SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Electrocardiogram, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Hospital, Insulin, Intensive Care, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Record System, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Assessment, Patient Safety, Pumps, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Titration, Treatment Evaluation
LOCATION
Mechanicsville, VA
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TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23116!
Job Title
RN – Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown)
Location
Mechanicsville, VA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every other weekend and major holidays required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Safely administer and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, and Amiodarone; manage insulin drips and BiPAP therapy.
Provide continuous cardiac monitoring for all patients, interpret rhythm strips, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
Perform lab draws and peripheral IV starts; manage patients with chest tubes and cardiac rhythm disturbances including heart block and chronic cardiac conditions.
Serve as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, advocating for patient safety and quality improvement.
Float within demonstrated competency and scope to other units including ICU holds, Med/Surg, and ED for stepdown or lower acuity holds as needed.
Required Qualifications
Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
Must pass EKG exam at facility orientation; ability to read and verify rhythm strips required.
Demonstrated proficiency with lab draws and peripheral IV starts.
Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone) and insulin drips.
Experience with BiPAP required; minimum 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
Preferred Experience / Skills
CCRN or PCCN certification preferred.
Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Familiarity with equipment including Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, GlucoStabilizer, and bedside cardiac monitors.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Why Join Us
Work within a well-supported 27-bed unit featuring strong core staff, experienced charge nurses, and consistent CNA support on every shift.
Assignments are maintained within each traveler's demonstrated competency and scope of practice, ensuring a safe and professionally appropriate work environment.