At least one professional reference (charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO) from within the past 24 months highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care in a cardiac holding and PACU setting with 19 pre/post rooms.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care in a cardiac holding and PACU setting with 19 pre/post rooms
Manage patient care for cardiac catheterization, heart cath, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures
Perform groin and radial site management and TR band management post-procedure
Float to vascular and diagnostic cardiology units as needed
Utilize EPIC EMR for accurate and timely documentation
Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 in a fast-paced cardiac environment
Required Qualifications
Active Iowa RN license (or compact license eligibility)
Active BLS certification through AHA or American Red Cross
Active ACLS certification through AHA
Minimum 15 months of Cardiac Cath Lab, critical care, and/or PACU experience in a hospital or medical center setting
Work history must reflect at least 24 months of current Cardiac Cath Lab, PACU, or Pre/Post Op Surgery experience
Demonstrated pre- and post-op / recovery experience, groin and radial site management, and TR band management
EPIC EMR experience required
Valid driver's license required
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
First-time travelers welcome with at least 36 months of relevant experience
Skills checklist specific to Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Pre/Post Op discipline highly preferred
At least one professional reference (charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO) from within the past 24 months highly preferred
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac and PACU environment with a diverse patient population including cardiac cath and EP cases
First-time travel nurses with sufficient experience are encouraged to apply, making this an accessible opportunity to begin a travel nursing career