CCU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CCU

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, rotating day and night shifts every 2 to 4 weeks (night shift preference may reduce rotations)
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Population: Medical cardiology and advanced heart failure patients requiring life-supporting devices and medications, including cardiogenic shock, transplant candidates, post-cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, and post-interventional cardiology procedures
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Must float to other ICU or Intermediate Care units within level of acuity

Required Skills

• Obtain 12 lead EKG
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• Continuous IV sedation
• Emergency medication administration
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Care of ventilated patients
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and ventilator management
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions (use of PPE)
• Phlebotomy

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of CCU - Coronary Care experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Continuous IV sedation
• Emergency medication administration
• Titration of cardiac drips
• Titration of vasoactive drips
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Ventilator management

Orientation & Training

• Flexible orientation hours to meet associate needs
• Device certifications offered throughout the contract

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Documentation of MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B status
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must score 80% or higher)
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement
• Photo for badge with specific requirements

References & Work History

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• Verification of at least 2 years of employment in the past 7 years, including at least one prior travel assignment or one month of per diem assignment

Notes

• Must be willing to float to other units as needed
• Scrubs not provided; color: Ceil Blue
• Parking costs apply

This position offers an opportunity to work in a top-ranked heart and vascular care environment with advanced patient care technologies and a supportive team.