Cardiac CCU Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Nashville, Tennessee

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Scheduling: 4-week schedules with 3-4 weekend shifts required per period
• Floating Policy: Float as needed based on unit census
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Equipment: Hill-Rom beds, Phillips telemetry monitors
• Support Staff: Student nurse externs as techs, unit secretary available Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Must Have:

  • Cardiac experience
  • Strong critical care experience
• Advanced Skills Preferred:

  • PA catheter and hemodynamic monitoring
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Impella device
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) preferred
• Procedures Performed on Unit:

  • Central line insertion
  • Swan-Ganz catheter insertion
  • Intubations

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIH Certification
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License

Additional Information

• Dress code includes scrubs in galaxy blue, red, or black; scrub jackets or vests only
• Growing cardiogenic shock program with 12 beds dedicated to this patient population
• Excellent teamwork and engaged staff
• Recognized with Nurse Practice Council and Daisy Award

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac and critical care experience looking to work in a specialized cardiac unit with advanced procedures and supportive team environment.