TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Richmond, Virginia, 23229! Pay Information $2,002 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Valid RN license Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Able to read cardiac monitor Able to give narcotics Description: The unit has 18 beds and 38 total staff members. During the day shift, there are 5 RNs, 1 Clinical Coordinator, and 2 Patient Care Technicians. The night shift consists of 5 nurses and 1 Patient Care Technician. The patient ratio is 4:1. Equipment includes central lines, PCA, Foley catheters, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, and drains. The electronic medical record system used is Meditech. Most recruited skills include: - A strong ability to read cardiac monitors - Competence in administering narcotics. Preferred skills include: - Stepdown experience - Cardiac knowledge. Typical procedures performed in this unit include: - CABG - Valve replacement - TAVR - Mitral clip - Thoracotomy - Atrial fibrillation - Congestive heart failure - Myocardial infarction - Administration of cardiac drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, and nitroglycerin. The best personality fit for this role is a team player with strong critical thinking skills. Candidates should be kind and compassionate. Unit guidelines and policies include: - Vital signs and assessments every 4 hours - Rhythm interpretation every 4 hours. Weekend and on-call commitments involve every other weekend. 28177316EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.
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