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Travel Nurse (RN) - Tele/Stepdown (Telemetry/PCU) - Wilmington, NC - 857028

  • Emerald Health Services
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Jun 22, 2024
Discipline - Registered Nurse Specialty - PCU Job Type - Travel Contract Duration - 13 Week(s) months Start Date - Jan 01, 1970
Id : 857028

Job Description

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN – PCU 48’s
Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a, 12×4, 48 hrs per week, will consider 36’s
Length: 13 weeks
Weekend Requirement: 4 per 4 weeks (flexible)
Requirements:
  • NC License
  • Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor
  • 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 management
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
  • Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge Experience preferred
Other details:
  • Locals Accepted
  • Float Requirement: Will follow unit rotation – not first to float
  • UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
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: NIGHT 3×12-Hour 36 or 48 hours accepted. If 48, then no OT billed until after 48 hours. Will accept 13 weeks only!Float Requirement: Will follow unit rotation – not first to floatWeekend Requirement: 4 per 4 weeks (flexible)
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, SBARSCHEDULING TYPE: SelfUNIT ORIENTATION: 24 hoursSCRUBS: Navy
*MUST Pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.***Every candidate will be interviewed.
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Not RequiredFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
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
About Emerald Health Services
At Emerald, you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime. We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002. It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation. Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose. The Emerald Difference. High Compensation:  Our travelers hold some of the highest paying positions in the industry at top-ranked facilities. Big Benefits: Emerald offers a wide variety of day one benefits for travelers including: Health, life insurance, and 401(k) plans. Plus, referral bonuses and licensure, CEU and certification reimbursement. Personalized Support:  Leave the stressful side of travel to us. From compliance to housing, our team of experts helps you every step of the way so you can focus on accomplishing your goals and enjoying your journey to the fullest. You are our Why. Emerald is built on the belief that each traveler deserves an experience that nails their career goals — and feeds their wanderlust. To travel is to live. That ethos fuels Emerald’s one-on-one approach to delivering the ultimate (not to mention rewarding, well-paid and stress-free) experiences for travel nurses and allied health clinicians.
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