Cardiac Stepdown RN
Manchester, NH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: ED Holding / Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (CICU) level holds in the Emergency Department
• Care for inpatient/CICU level patients held in the ED
• Strong Progressive Care Unit (PCU) background required within the last year
• Emergency Department (ED) experience preferred but not required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (must have strong PCU experience within the last year)
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have EPIC experience and 2 years of experience
• No first-timers accepted with only 1 year of experience

Work Schedule

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider only
• EKG test on arrival

Patient Diagnoses Commonly Seen

• Chest Pain
• Syncope
• Heart Failure
• Sepsis
• Overdose
• GI Bleed
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Oncology, Orthopedic overflow
• Post cardiac catheterization with stent (no CABG)
• ICD/Pacer insertions
• Cardioversions

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Management and titration of drips (Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Integrillin, Labetalol, Dopamine, Dobutamine) - required

Special Equipment Used

• Bipap
• Cpap
• Vapotherm
• Alaris Pumps
• Phillips Monitoring System

Required Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Hampshire

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Hampshire
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience managing and titrating drips

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start (includes Social Security Verification, National Sex Offender Registry, Criminal Searches, etc.)
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 14 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test (annual) required for clinical candidates
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 1) or approved exemption
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required
• Pass/fail Basic Dysrhythmia EKG exam may be required depending on unit assignment
• Two current professional references within last 3 years, including one from a supervisor or charge RN
• Skills checklist and employment application required
• Annual internal evaluation required for travelers with Aya or agency for 1+ year

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in New Hampshire for a Stepdown Cardiac unit with a focus on ED holding patients requiring CICU level care. Candidates must have at least 2 years of nursing experience with strong PCU background, ACLS and BLS certifications, and be comfortable managing drips and specialized cardiac equipment. First-time travelers are accepted only with EPIC experience and 2 years of experience. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with every other weekend shifts required. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and competency exams are mandatory for clearance.