Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years required
License: Active Virginia or Compact License required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
Ventilator experience required
Telemetry background within the past year
Experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
Description:
This position requires a registered nurse with vent experience.
The nurse will work in an intermediate care unit focused on pulmonary care.
Patients will require advanced airway management.
The patient population includes adult to geriatric patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions.
Common conditions include CHF, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
The nurse will manage patients on ventilators, tracheostomies, high-flow oxygen, or BiPap.
Comprehensive respiratory proficiency is required.
The nurse will perform tasks related to the management of cardiac drips, telemetry monitoring, and central line care.
Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential.
The position requires a willingness to take on charge nurse responsibilities when needed.
Weekend shifts are required as part of the schedule.
All candidates must provide proof of active licensing at submission.
Candidates must meet all vaccination requirements.
This facility is smoke and nicotine-free.
Travelers are expected to adhere to facility policies and standards.
Continuous evaluation of patient care and adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.
Availability for both training and work is required.