Travel - Registered Nurse - PCU/IMC/Stepdown

Shift: Nights, four 12-hour shifts per week, Monday to Thursday. No weekends. About the Unit30 beds available in the unit. Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1-4, may extend to 1-5 under certain circumstances. Common diagnoses include cardiac issues, NSTEMI, post-cath lab, atrial fibrillation, CHF, gastrointestinal bleed, detox, respiratory distress, and sepsis. RN's are required to titrate drips, including nitro, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, and amiodarone. Charge nurses take an assignment of 2 patients. There are nurse aides on the unit with ratios of 1-10/12 depending on census. Equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow. Tele/monitor techs are available, and RNs are not required to read their own strips. The unit primarily uses GE monitors. Floating may be required to medical-surgical or IMC overflow in ICU.Unit-specific orientation lasts up to 3 days. Scrub color is navy blue.

Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role. Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA).Experience with IV nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Post-cath lab experience is beneficial. Arterial line experience is appreciated but not required.