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Lewisgale Medical Center VA

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,374 per week

Lewisgale Medical Center VA, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000


Certification Details REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS & ACLS Floating Area(s): ICU taking PCU type patients, PCU, Med-surg (taking 5 patients) Job Details TRAVEL RN ICU 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A HOSPITAL SETTING REQUIRED MUST HAVE ACTIVE COMPACT LICENSE AT SUBMISSION BLS/ACLS REQUIRED Job Requirements PCU experience Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients Chest tube management, epidurals Schedule Information Day Shift – 3-4RN, 2 PCT, 1 Clinical Coordinator Night Shift – 3-4 RN 1 PCT Patient Ratios – 4-5/1 Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts Unit Specific Information Unit Information: 631/ East Progressive Unit General Information: Number of Beds – 15 beds, Number of Staff – 22 (RN/PCT) Type of equipment: Cardiac Telemetry, Chest tubes, Cardiac drips (NTG, Cardizem, Amiodarone), Post Cath Patients, post-surgical patients including open heart, lung patients, general surgery patients, post op orthopedic patients that require cardiac monitoring EMR – Meditech Typical hiring profile: Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have PCU experience, Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients, Chest tube management, epidurals Preferred or nice to have: Teamwork ability, Time management with high turnover of patients List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Post cardiac cath, EP studies, device placements, groin management, chest tubes, post op surgical patients, Critical drips, epidurals, PCA Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire – Navy or white, can mix or match Additional Details Teamwork ability Time management with high turnover of patients Best personality Fit: Outgoing, team oriented, willing to go above and beyond for patients