Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,904 per week

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Spokane, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/16/2024 Duration: 14 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Minimum Experience: 2 years of strong cardiac or PCU experience Required Licensure & Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Consider first-time traveler? Yes Skills required: Able to care for cardiovascular patient, identify, interpret rhythms, Cardiac Drip Management: nitro, heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine (fixed rate), dobutamine(fixed rate), Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Epidurals, Chest Tubes; Behavior and Personality Fit: The unit places high importance on behavioral and personality alignment. The Nurse Manager seeks a traveler who embodies a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor, values teamwork, and communicates effectively. Patient Types: Cardiac and Vascular Care: MI, post-operative open heart surgery (including TAVR and fem-pop bypass within 24 hours), pre- and post-op open-heart patients (24-48 hours post-op), cardiac arrhythmias, Tikosyn therapy, pacemakers, ICDs, and PCU-level patients (requiring higher care but not ICU criteria). Also includes post-cardiac catheterization patients (both femoral and radial approaches with TR bands), carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU, microvascular flap procedures (typically not assigned to travelers due to low patient volume), and amputations related to vascular complications. Cardiac Telemetry: Chest pain evaluation, stress testing, heart catheterization, percutaneous interventions, and pacemaker upgrades. Medical Overflow Acuity adaptable unit Patient Ratios: 1:3 (can flex 1:5) Technology/Equipment: EPIC, Alaris IV Pumps, Pyxis, Philips monitors portable and bedside Floating: Medsurg or ICU overflow Weekend rotation: Every other No call, but able to pick up extra shift if interested Holiday Expectations: 2 of 3 holidays can be expected Scrub Color: Any solid color 388 total bed Level 3 Trauma Center, 34 beds in this unit Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct deposit, and more