Travel Nurse (RN) - Tele/Stepdown (Telemetry/PCU) - Wilmington, NC - 830145

  • Emerald Health Services
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Apr 03, 2024
Discipline - Registered Nurse Specialty - PCU Job Type - Travel Contract Duration - 13 Week(s) months Start Date - Jan 01, 1970
Id : 830145

Job Description

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN – PCU/Tele Cardiac
Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a, 12×3, 36 hrs per weekLength: 13 weeks
Requirements:
  • NC license
  • Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor
  • Traveler Experience: Required UNLESS traveler has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
  • BLS & ACLS, NIHSS
  • Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge Experience preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor required. **May screen if 1.5 year of CVICU experience in a large facilityTraveler Experience: Required UNLESS traveler has more than 24 months of cardiac experience.Locals Accepted: YesSkills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleuravac, External CPAP/BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway managementCerts: BLS & ACLS, NIHSS
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge ExperienceJOB DETAILS:Ratios: Varies per Acuity. Ratios are 1:4 for surgical step down, and 1:5-6 for lower acuityShift: NIGHTS 3×12-Hour 36hrs only! 13 weeks onlyFloat Requirement: Will follow unit rotation – not first to floatWeekend Requirement: 4 per 4 weeks (flexible)
** Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, Aortic stenosis/regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis, Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, PVD PAD, Vasculitis, Carotid stenosis, Venous stasis, sheath management, sheath removal.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure), VATS, Carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, Amputations, Other vascular surgeries, Cardiac surgeries, Thoracic surgeries, General thoracic surgery, Post cath, Post DCCV, Post electrophysiology procedures, Pacemaker placements.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Arterial lines (not required), Doppler, Bladder scanner, EKG, Femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, Chest tubes, Epicardial Pacing Wires.
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
SCHEDULING TYPE: Self
UNIT ORIENTATION: 24 hours
SCRUBS: Navy
INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY:Please provide your candidate’s interview availability for the next 72 hours while submitting. Manager will not offer without speaking to the candidate first.
Unit: 3925-Cardiac Telemetry
Epic Travel Staffing:
• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options• 401(k) matching program• Weekly direct deposit• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks• Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic• Epic Elite Program – Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses