Manage patients with equipment including central lines, PCA pumps, Foley catheters, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, and drains. Care for post-surgical and cardiac patients including CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, Mitral clip, thoracotomy, AFib, CHF, and MI.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richmond, VA
Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Richmond, Virginia, 23229!
Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiac Stepdown Unit (Night Shift)
Location
Richmond, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Cardiac Stepdown Unit with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms every 4 hours and perform vital signs and assessments on the same schedule
Manage patients with equipment including central lines, PCA pumps, Foley catheters, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, and drains
Administer and monitor cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, and nitroglycerin
Care for post-surgical and cardiac patients including CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, Mitral clip, thoracotomy, AFib, CHF, and MI
Float to telemetry and med-surg units as needed
Required Qualifications
Active RN license valid in Virginia
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience
Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitors
Ability to administer narcotics
Proficiency with Meditech EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior stepdown or PCU experience strongly preferred
Strong cardiac knowledge and familiarity with cardiac surgical patient populations
Team-oriented with strong critical thinking skills and a compassionate approach to patient care
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac stepdown environment with a collaborative, experienced nursing team
Overtime available for those looking to maximize earnings during the assignment