Acute Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Catheterization, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Congestive Heart Failure, Electronic Medical Records, Medications, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Requirements, Telemetry, Titration, Treatment Evaluation
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit (CVU)
Location: Omaha, NE
Shift: 12-Hour Days
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit. This position involves caring for cardiac, vascular, and post-procedural patients requiring intermediate-level care. The ideal candidate will have strong telemetry skills, experience with cardiac drips, and the ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Monitor and care for cardiovascular and stepdown patients.
- Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive medications as ordered.
- Collaborate with physicians, cardiology teams, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Float to comparable units as needed based on staffing requirements.
Patient Population
- Cardiac and vascular patients
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Atrial Fibrillation with RVR
- Stroke/CVA patients
- Post-cardiac catheterization patients
- Structural heart patients
- Electrophysiology (EP) patients
- Intermediate care and downgraded ICU patients
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United Health Care Staffing, Inc.