**Exciting Travel RN Opportunity in Cardiovascular Progressive Care!**
**Job Description:**
- Join a dynamic team on a 40-bed cardiac surgery stepdown unit!
- Primary patient population includes:
- CV surgery and vascular surgery
- Open heart surgeries (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR, etc.)
- Thoracic lung surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy, etc.)
- Esophagogastrectomy and AAA repairs (open and endovascular)
- Fem-pop bypass and carotid endarterectomies
- Overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, sepsis, etc.)
- **Staffing Overview:**
- Approximately 100 dedicated staff members
- Day Shift:
- 1 Charge RN (often out of staffing)
- 13 RNs
- 4 PCTs
- 1.33 HUC
- Night Shift:
- 1 Charge RN (often out of staffing)
- 13 RNs
- 4 PCTs
- 0.33 HUC
- **Patient Ratios:**
- 1:5 patients per RN
- 1:13 for PCTs
- **Equipment:**
- Baxter IV pumps
- CADD epidural pumps
- Various lifts
- **EMR System:** Cerner
- **Typical Hiring Profile:**
- **Must Have:**
- Stepdown experience
- Telemetry experience
- **Preferred:**
- CV surgery and vascular surgery experience (within last year)
- CVICU experience
- **Procedures Performed on Unit:**
- Epidural management
- Chest tube management
- Tube feedings
- IV gluccomander
- Management of cardiac gtts (e.g., phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)
- **Ideal Candidate:**
- Team player
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and adaptable
- **Required Certifications:**
- ACLS
- BLS
- **Floating Areas:**
- Any Stepdown (1:5 ratios) or Med-Surg unit (1:6-7 ratios)
- ER inpatient holding area (1:6)
- **Dress Code:**
- All navy, white tops/navy bottoms, or all white scrub attire
- **Weekend and On-Call Requirements:**
- No call
- Minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule
- Flexibility to work during holidays
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day!