RN Cardiac Stepdown (PCU)
Henrico, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Cardiac Stepdown Unit)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
• Beds: 18
• Staff: 38 total
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 5 RNs, 1 Charge Nurse, 2 PCTs (ideal)
  • Night Shift: 5 nurses, 1 PCT
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Equipment: Central lines, PCA, Foley, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, drains
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Certification
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Must be able to:

  • Read cardiac monitors
  • Administer narcotics
• Preferred:

  • Stepdown unit experience
  • Cardiac knowledge
• Typical procedures on unit:

  • CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, Mitral clip, thoracotomy, Afib, CHF, MI
  • Cardiac drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, nitro)
• Personality fit:

  • Team player
  • Critical thinking
  • Kind and compassionate

Work Environment & Policies

• Floating Areas: Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units
• Dress Code: All navy scrubs
• Unit Guidelines:

  • Vital signs and assessments every 4 hours
  • Rhythm interpretation every 4 hours
• Weekend & On-call: Every other weekend, overtime available

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac stepdown experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive team environment.