Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Rapid City, SD

Malone Healthcare

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Manage cardiac patients including those with MI, NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmias, pacemaker malfunction, and epicardial pacers, as well as post-procedural patients (cardiac cath, CABG, TAVR, EP studies, pacemaker insertion). Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Levophed, Dopamine) and Heparin drips; perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRapid City, SD

    Description

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide nursing care on a mixed-acuity 44-bed unit encompassing Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med/Surg patient populations
    • Manage cardiac patients including those with MI, NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmias, pacemaker malfunction, and epicardial pacers, as well as post-procedural patients (cardiac cath, CABG, TAVR, EP studies, pacemaker insertion)
    • Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Levophed, Dopamine) and Heparin drips; perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management
    • Confirm cardiac monitoring strips in coordination with telemetry tech at designated intervals (6a & 6p)
    • Serve as backup Stroke unit coverage and Medical Overflow as needed
    • Float within scope of practice to sister PCU, MS/Tele, or ICU (for PCU-level patients) as needed
    Required Qualifications
    • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the South Dakota Board of Nursing (or compact license eligible)
    • Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year specific to PCU
    • First-time travelers considered with 2 or more years of experience
    • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
    • Proficiency with Epic EMR (candidates without Epic experience must receive facility approval prior to placement)
    • Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility associated with this health system to be eligible
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • Experience with cardiac procedural recovery including CABG, TAVR, and post-cardiac cath patients
    • Familiarity with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drip management
    • TNK administration experience
    • Prior experience with Alaris infusion pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
    Why Join Us
    • Supportive unit structure with CNA support, an unassigned charge nurse, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and Hospitalist coverage in-facility around the clock
    • Free on-site parking available for staff


    Job ID 894677

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