TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Arlington, Virginia, 22205!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Active Virginia or Compact License required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
Ventilator experience
Cardiac telemetry experience
Comprehensive respiratory proficiency
Description:
Vent experience required.
RTO must be included in the submission.
The unit is focused on pulmonary care.
The population consists of patients needing advanced airway management.
Patients may be on ventilators, have tracheostomies, high flow oxygen, or BiPAP.
The patient population includes adults to geriatric patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions.
Other conditions include CHF, rule out MI, post-MI, new onset/unstable angina, pericardial disease, cardiac drug toxicity, suspected pacemaker/ICD malfunction, and post ICD/pacemaker insertion.
We care for patients undergoing pre/post therapeutic catheterization, dysrhythmias, and those requiring administration of select continuous infusion of cardiac medications or oral drug therapy for dysrhythmias.
This unit also includes med/surg overflow.
The unit has 22 beds with a nursing ratio of 1:4.
Skills required include:
Management of dysrhythmias.
Telemetry monitoring.
Use of rapid response teams.
Pre/post cardiac catheter management.
Central line care/management.
Peripheral line care/management.
PICC line management.
Management of cardiac drips (no titration).
Titration of cardiac drips.
Heparin protocol adherence.
Traumatic brain injury care.
Care of ventilated patients.
External CPAP/BiPAP management.
High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) usage.
Tracheostomy management.
Isolation precautions.
Experience in Epic is required.
All travelers must attend either an accelerated class or a 2-day Epic class.
Comprehensive respiratory proficiency is essential, with specific experience in high flow, tracheostomy, and BiPAP management.
Expect to work weekends and some holidays.
COVID-19 vaccination is required.
The flu vaccine is required during flu season.
Adhere to infection control protocols and procedures.
Manage care for a diverse patient population with various needs.