Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Silverdale, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring strong cardiac stepdown expertise and an active WA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiac PCU (stepdown) on the 5th floor of an acute care hospital
• Unit has 24 beds with a typical nurse to patient ratio of 1:3-4 for PCU acuity
• Patient population includes TAVR, post-cath patients, temporary and transvenous pacemakers, VATS, lobectomies, POD 2-5 CABG, and thoracic procedures
• Nurses are required to titrate a variety of drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetalol, milrinone, and argatroban
• Monitor Techs provide offsite central monitoring but RNs are responsible for measuring and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Work schedule is 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730) with an every other weekend requirement; high need for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday coverage
• Floating may be required within skill set, including to the 4th floor to take a PCU load
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience preferred
• No on-call requirements
• RNs are expected to function as part of a flexible, team-oriented environment
• Support includes access to charge nurse, CNAs, hospitalist, and 24/7 respiratory therapist dedicated to the unit
• Orientation includes the option to test out of Epic if experienced in the last year; otherwise, an 8-hour Epic class and onboarding are required
• Holiday coverage will include at least one major holiday during the assignment
• Any professional color scrubs are acceptable
• First time travelers will be considered
• Candidates must not have worked for any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the past year (PRN via agency is allowed)

Requirements

• Active WA or compact (NLC) RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years recent PCU experience with strong cardiac background required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must be able to titrate cardiac drips and interpret telemetry
• Must provide 2 professional references: one from a supervisor within the past 12 months, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Copy of valid driver's license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts