Cardiac Stepdown RN
Charleston, WV
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63390786 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:30 - 07:00) Description: Post Cardiac Cath Unit (PCCU) RN -Special Procedures/Unit Details: Patient population is Pre and Post Cath patients and some overflow from ED. We pull arterial/venous sheaths post cath as well as manage TR bands, New Pacemakers/Defibrillators, and Watchman post procedure. We discharge patients 24-48hr post procedure unless deemed CABG consult then either set them up for open heart surgery or transfer them to the appropriate unit pending emergent verse outpatient CABG patients. Some patients are in OBS from ED and will get procedure and discharge within 36hr Home from our unit. We do not take chest tubes or critical drips. -Special Equipment: Only drips we take are Nitroglycerin, Angiomax, Heparin, Electrolytes, fluids, and antibiotics -Patient Diagnoses: Nstemi, Stemi, CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Heart Blocks, SVT, V-Tach, Sinus Arrythmia, AV Paced/Defibrillator -Shift: 3x12hr NIGHTS 1930-0700; every other weekend required-Experience Required: 2 Years RN experience - 1 Year In-Specialty experience required (IF RN IS HITTING 2 YEARS BY OFFICIAL START DATE, THEN THEY CAN SUB). -Work Setting Skills Required: cardiac telemetry; MS/Tele; Telemetry -Ratios: 1:5 days; nights; and weekends-Adult patient population -First timers OK DEPENDING on if RN has experience with cardiac patients. -Certs Required: BLS-Certs Preferred: ACLS; CPI Skill Requirements: Telemetry; Central Line Draws, Ports, Blood Administration, PCA Pumps, Bone Marrow Aspiration Assist, Pleurx Chest Tubes. Chemotherapy Administration (preferred)Clinician can be floated within scope to meet facilities needsRTO: **Please limit holiday RTO requests to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays**-Blocked Schedule not guaranteed - if you want it PLEASE DISCUSS IT DURING INTERVIEW. 100mi. Radius Rule (75-99mi. can be sent for facility approval)WV/Compact RN License required - can submit with pending RN license36hrs guaranteedSubmission Requirements:Perm employees cannot return to CAMC as a traveler for 2 Years after last day worked permFlu Shot: Please DO NOT SEND ANYONE WHO REFUSES FLU SHOT WITHOUT MEDICAL PROOF. CAMC requires all personnel take flu vaccine unless they have allergy documented by an allergist or physician record. CAMC FLU SEASON IS OCTOBER 1st - MARCH 31st. NOT REQUIRED OUTSIDE OF THAT WINDOW.Covid Vaccine NOT requiredONE PDF MUST CONTAIN: Candidate profile (work history), Specialty specific skills checklist, Min. 2 Mgr/Charge References (within past 2yrs.), RN Lic. verification (NURSYs pulled within 2 days of sub date clean lic. required hits submitted for case-by-case basis approval), Driver's License, SSN.Hospital Highlights: Short Term Acute CareType of Facility: Level IV Trauma Center, Major teaching hospital; member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)Total Staffed Beds: 838Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN)Charting: CernerParking Cost: free for travelersReq #: 71999 Modified Time:6/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Tori Dent Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 5 Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Cerner Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS*, BLS, CPI*Skills : Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Heparin Protocols, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Oxygen administration, Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management*, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Renal failure*, Sheath Removal, Starting and maintaining IVs, Substance Withdrawal*, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Titrate Cardiac drips, TR Band, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : block Patient Ratios Days : 4 Patient Ratios Nights : 4 Patient Ratios Weekends : 4 Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 48 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 34 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 48 Number of Beds : 34 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Nstemi, Stemi, CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Heart Blocks, SVT, V-Tach, Sinus Arrythmia, AV Paced/Defibrillator Special Procedures/Unit Details : Patient population is Pre and Post Cath patients and some overflow from ED. We pull arterial/venous sheaths post cath as well as manage TR bands, New Pacemakers/Defibrillators, and Watchman post procedure. We discharge patients 24-48hr post procedure unless deemed CABG consult then either set them up for open heart surgery or transfer them to the appropriate unit pending emergent verse outpatient CABG patients. Some patients are in OBS from ED and will get procedure and discharge within 36hr Home from our unit. We do not take chest tubes or critical drips. Special Equipment : Only drips we take are Nitroglycerin, Angiomax, Heparin, Electrolytes, fluids, and antibiotics #Tier2 Travel Compliance SSN and DOB should be included on application at time of submittal RTO should be included on application at time of submittal Minimum 2 YEARS RN EXPERIENCE required WV OR COMPACT LICENSE - PENDING LICENSE ACCEPTABLE Candidates must have perm address greater than 100 miles from facility to submit! Facility will consider between 75 to 100 miles on a case-by-case basis. Rate will be the same. Minimum 2 Manager or Charge References within the past 2 years Certifications should be listed on application at time of submittal BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications must be via American Heart Association, if the Certification is required by the unit. Any previous probationary actions on license will be considered on case-by-case basis. Perm employees CANNOT RETURN AS TRAVELERS FOR 2 YEARS AFTER LAST DATE WORKED PERM. Current Vandalia Health System employees: please note, if candidate is currently employed at any Vandalia Health System facility (CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, Minnie Hamilton Health System) working as perm, PRN, etc. they will not be eligible for a travel contract at this facility. This is a Health System policy that was set in place when the above health systems merged into Vandalia Health. FULL FILE IS DUE NOON MONDAY PRIOR TO START. Insufficient documentation will result in a 2-week push. Orientation is every other Thursday. Modules: Modules are non-billable, average 2-6 hours spent on modules Modules are completed prior to start, and modules vary by specialty Modules are recorded on a transcript and travelers get a certificate of completion to present to the compliance team Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceSSN and DOB should be included on application at time of submittalRTO should be included on application at time of submittalMinimum 2 YEARS RN EXPERIENCE requiredWV OR COMPACT LICENSE - PENDING LICENSE ACCEPTABLECandidates must have perm address greater than 100 miles from facility to submit! Facility will consider between 75 to 100 miles on a case-by-case basis. Rate will be the same.Minimum 2 Manager or Charge References within the past 2 yearsCertifications should be listed on application at time of submittalBLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications must be via American Heart Association, if the Certification is required by the unit.Any previous probationary actions on license will be considered on case-by-case basis.Perm employees CANNOT RETURN AS TRAVELERS FOR 2 YEARS AFTER LAST DATE WORKED PERM.Current Vandalia Health System employees: please note, if candidate is currently employed at any Vandalia Health System facility (CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, Minnie Hamilton Health System) working as perm, PRN, etc. they will not be eligible for a travel contract at this facility. This is a Health System policy that was set in place when the above health systems merged into Vandalia Health.FULL FILE IS DUE NOON MONDAY PRIOR TO START. Insufficient documentation will result in a 2-week push. Orientation is every other Thursday.Modules:Modules are non-billable, average 2-6 hours spent on modulesModules are completed prior to start, and modules vary by specialtyModules are recorded on a transcript and travelers get a certificate of completion to present to the compliance team Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91