PCU Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of cardiac floor experience for a night shift PCU position requiring strong cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a cardiac patient population
• Patient diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, and various cardiac and vascular conditions
• Handles post-surgical, post-cardiac cath, and post-electrophysiology procedure cases, including CABG and thoracic surgeries
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 for surgical stepdown and 1:5-6 for lower acuity
• Night shifts only, 3x12 hours per week (36 hours)
• Weekend requirement is 4 shifts per 4 weeks with flexible scheduling
• Floating follows unit rotation, travelers are not the first to float
• Use of equipment such as EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• EPIC is used for documentation, Pyxis for medication, and SBAR for communication
• 24-hour unit orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• Assignment may be extended up to 26 weeks
• Responsibilities include care for a variety of complex cardiac and vascular post-surgical patients and post-cardiac intervention patients
• Preferred skills include arterial line management, wound care/wound vac, and charge experience
• May be assigned duties in catastrophic or disaster events, with potential consolidation to a centralized office mid-contract
• Every candidate will complete an interview prior to offer
• No RTO allowed after booking; unapproved absences may result in cancellation
• Orientation includes 24 hours of training specific to the unit

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years recent experience on a cardiac floor required
• Experience as a traveler required unless candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must be able to independently manage cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, sheath removal, and cardiac drips (including titration)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency in Epic EMR preferred
• Must be willing and able to work as part of a Storm or Hurricane Team if needed

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