Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Burlington, NC
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work three 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend rotation and holidays as needed
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5, or 1:4 when managing drips/BiPAP
• Must have cardiac PCU experience and be comfortable with 1:5 ratios
• Minimum 2 years of experience required - first time travelers accepted
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS required; NIH preferred
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Must pass EKG exam during compliance (2 attempts allowed)
• Staff scheduled for 6-week periods via self-assisted schedule through Optilink
• Zero tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Nurse assistants available 24/7, RN secretary available 7 AM to 11 PM
• Use of Rapid Response Teams preferred
• Care for cardiac patients including congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Secondary focus on respiratory problems including COPD, pneumonia, BiPAP
• Required skills include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip titration, vasoactive drip titration, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy management
• Subject to float to any facility campus if needed
• No locals within 50-mile radius accepted

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a 30-bed cardiac medical progressive care department providing 24/7 care with remote monitoring through a centralized cardiac monitoring department. The facility focuses on comprehensive cardiac care and respiratory management, maintaining high standards for patient safety and clinical excellence. The organization utilizes advanced technology and evidence-based practices to deliver specialized progressive care services.

Location:

Burlington, NC

Burlington offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and urban convenience in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont region. The area provides excellent access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and is conveniently located between major metropolitan areas, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.