Concord CVPCU
Position Description: Concord CVPCU (cardio thoracic surgery)
Unit Specialty: Patients are admitted to CVPCU for assessment, monitoring and care of pre and postoperative CABG, Valve replacement and/or repair, and thoracic and vascular surgeries/procedures. Additional associated diagnose may include but are not limited to cardiac dysthymias, unstable angina, myocardial infarction and post cardiac interventions and procedures. General med/surg patients may also be placed on CVPCU when bed space allows. Major treatment modalities include cardiac telemetry, single vasoactive infusions requiring minimal titration, antiarrhythmic drug administration, IV antiplatelet agents, temporary trans venous pacing when the patient has an underlying rhythm, tight blood glucose control managed with insulin infusions, chest tube management and pulse ox monitoring. • 244 beds in hosp, 17 beds in unit • Ratios : 1:3 or 1:4 , ratios are CA state mandated, will depend on patient acuity and census • Float requirements : will float as needed under same scope of skill • Schedule/ Weekend requirements : typically every other weekend • EMR – note if required/ preferred : epic is EMR not required but preferred • Scrub Info : any color no jeans, detailed info will be provided with first day info Required upon submission: • MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
Years of experience required : 2+
Certs required : BLS, ACLS, (NIHSS Preferred)
EMR: EPIC
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
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Competitive pay rates
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Free, quality, private housing
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401(k) and Flex Spending
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Life Insurance
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Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
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Free Continuing Education
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CA RN License
BLS, ACLS
EPIC Charting
RTO upon submission
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