TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Seattle, Washington, 98122!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Stepdown Cardiac
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience:
2-3 years of telemetry experience is required.
Surgical telemetry experience is required.
Experience with vascular procedures is required.
Post-operative care for open-heart surgery is optional but preferred.
License:
Valid compact nursing license is required.
Certifications:
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Epic experience is required.
Must-Have:
Travelers must be flexible to float between similar units.
Experience with chest tubes and sternal precautions is required.
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Stepdown Cardiac care.
The unit focuses on a variety of cardiac conditions including myocardial infarctions and heart failure.
Nurses will manage patients pre and post open-heart surgery, vascular surgeries, and those with cardiac involvement in strokes.
The nurse to patient ratio will typically be 1:4, and may increase to 1:5 during midnight shifts.
Candidates should be proficient in blood product administration, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
Familiarity with managing IVs, cardiac drips, and vasoactive drips is essential.
Additionally, experience with cardioversion, defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management is required.
Candidates should have experience with hemodynamic monitoring and managing patient care in high-acuity settings.
Bilingual skills and experience with interdisciplinary teams are beneficial.