Progressive Care Unit RN (Cardiac Stepdown)
Albany, GA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 6:45 PM or 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Must live 75+ miles from facility to qualify
• Minimum 2 full years PCU/Stepdown experience in large hospital setting required
• One successful travel assignment required - no first-time travelers
• Floor-specific orientation includes 3 shifts
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS preferred
• Must be flexible to work holidays and days around holidays as needed
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5 with 44-bed unit capacity
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitors
• Experience with cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, and others
• Work with BiPap, CPAP, vapotherm, and high flow oxygen (no full ventilators)
• Float to ICU for stepdown patients only unless ICU experience documented
• Care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients including CABG, thoracotomy, EVARS, and other cardiovascular procedures
• Handle fast room turnover with average census of 32-38 patients and 12-16 admissions/discharges per shift
• Dress code requirements: Caribbean blue scrubs, natural colored hair, no fake nails or shellac, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos
• Use MEDITECH electronic medical record system

Facility:

This healthcare facility features a comprehensive 44-bed cardiac stepdown unit with two specialized areas: one focused on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients, and another for smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients. The facility maintains 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, pharmacy services, and specialized teams including PICC and IV teams. The organization emphasizes cardiac care excellence with advanced monitoring capabilities and comprehensive post-operative cardiac surgery services.

Location:

Albany, GA

Albany offers a welcoming community atmosphere in southwest Georgia with a population of 80,000, providing small-town charm while maintaining access to larger metropolitan areas. The city's strategic location places it within driving distance of Atlanta (175 miles), Tallahassee (88 miles), and beautiful Shell Point Beach, Florida (134 miles), offering diverse recreational and cultural opportunities.