Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Washington, DC
Compunnel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

• Provide specialized nursing care in a 48-bed cardiac-focused stepdown unit, including pulmonary care and cardiac surgery patients.
• Monitor and manage patients with complex cardiac conditions using continuous telemetry and advanced cardiac monitoring.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including neurological evaluation using the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Administer and titrate cardiac IV medications such as Heparin, Milrinone, Furosemide (Lasix), and Bumetanide (Bumex) according to physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Provide care for patients with common cardiac diagnoses including Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Non‑ST‑Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI), and Cardiac Arrhythmia.
• Deliver post-operative care to selected cardiac surgery patients when assigned.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient responses to treatment to identify early signs of complications.
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the **Cerner electronic health record system.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide life-saving interventions using Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) protocols.
• Educate patients and families about cardiac conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.