Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a floating Intermediate Care (IMC) position with cardiac telemetry and stepdown experience, requiring an active VA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work primarily in the Intermediate Care Unit with floating to cardiac and non-cardiac telemetry units and medical-surgical units
• Care for patients with pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma needs, including advanced airway management and cardiac interventions
• Patient population includes acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, cardiac events such as CHF, MI, post MI, arrhythmias, and post-procedure care
• Handles med/surg overflow as part of assignments
• Care duties involve monitoring telemetry, managing cardiac drips and titration, central and PICC line management, pre/post cardiac cath care, and airway management devices
• Day shifts available, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Required to work every other weekend
• No call required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown nursing required
• Cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia management required
• Experience with rapid response teams required
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization experience required
• Central and PICC line care management required
• Heparin protocol experience and ability to manage and titrate cardiac drips required
• Experience working with isolation precautions required
• NIHSS, experience with traumatic brain injury, nerve block catheters, surgical drains, wound care, and wound vac preferred
• Proficiency with starting IVs preferred

Additional Information

• Flu vaccine required during flu season from October 1st to March 31st
• COVID-19 vaccination or qualifying exemption required in compliance with CMS guidelines
• Facility is smoke and nicotine free
• Time off requests (RTO) must be submitted prior to offer; no RTO approved after offer