TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Baltimore, Maryland, 21287!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Experience: 2 years of cardiac open heart recovery experience; experience in high acuity patient care; at least 2 previous travel assignments; strong surgical intermediate care experience; ICU experience required for management of high acuity patients.
License: Registered Nurse
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have: Critical Care Certification; ACLS preferred
Description:
The position is for a registered nurse in a fast-paced surgical step-down unit.
The team primarily cares for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries.
Registered nurses need to have experience with high acuity patients.
Candidates should be comfortable taking care of patients who are 1+ days post-operative from CABG, valve repairs, and valve replacements.
The unit specializes in caring for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices like LVADs, as well as those recovering from heart and lung transplants.
The unit comprises 32 beds, with 12 available for continuous cardiac monitoring and the remaining for telemetry or non-monitored levels of care.
Nurse-patient ratios are typically 1:3 during the day and 1:4 at night.
The environment focuses on providing comprehensive care for patients who are post-operative cardiac, vascular, and thoracic.