Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in St. Louis, MO

Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and administer cardiac drips and anti-arrhythmic drug loading; passing a Relias EKG exam (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias) is required prior to start . Provide progressive care nursing for a high-acuity cardiac patient population including CHF, arrhythmias, ACS/STEMI/NSTEMI, heart valve disease, CAD, hypertensive crisis, and LVAD patients.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in St. Louis, Missouri, 63367!

Job ID: 900371
Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown (High Risk Cardiology / Progressive Care)
Location

Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (19:00-07:30) | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities

• Provide progressive care nursing for a high-acuity cardiac patient population including CHF, arrhythmias, ACS/STEMI/NSTEMI, heart valve disease, CAD, hypertensive crisis, and LVAD patients
• Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and administer cardiac drips and anti-arrhythmic drug loading; passing a Relias EKG exam (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias) is required prior to start
• Care for post-procedural patients including s/p heart transplant, s/p CABG/valve surgery, and s/p LVAD placement
• Manage specialized equipment and procedures including chest tubes, pericardial drains, arterial pressure monitoring, temporary and permanent cardiac pacing, tracheostomy care, and insulin infusions
• Float within the cardiology service line as needed to meet facility staffing requirements
• Utilize EPIC for all clinical documentation and charting

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or a qualifying compact state (Missouri license may be submitted without license in hand; compact license must match permanent residence)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required by compliance document deadline
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; telemetry or step-down experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to start (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias)
• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for LVAD patients and post-cardiac surgery populations (CABG, valve, transplant)
• Familiarity with cardiac procedures such as cardioversion, ablation, cardiac catheterization, and pacemaker/AICD placement
• Comfort transitioning between higher-acuity and progressive care patient populations, as the unit is transitioning from High Risk Cardiology to PCU
• Prior experience with EPIC electronic health records

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital with a large, well-resourced acute care environment
• First-time travelers are welcome, and pending Missouri licensure may be accepted at time of submittal