Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Seattle, WA
Noor Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2240.80

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac PCU

Job Details:

• Minimum 2 years of experience required; travel experience required
• First-time travelers will not be accepted
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units - must be flexible
• Patient ratio is 1:4 across the board (can be 1:5 at midnight); high acuity and special procedures ratio is 3:1
• Self-scheduling
• Epic experience is a hard stop requirement
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including myocardial infarction, rule out MI, primary arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
• Provide pre/post open-heart surgery care, vascular surgery care, and pre/post cath lab care with or without interventions
• Specialized structural heart support including VAD and TAVR
• Perform breathing treatments, chest tube set-up and care, CPAP/BiPap, trach care, and sternal precautions
• Administer blood and blood products
• Perform cardioversion/defibrillation and epicardial pacer management
• LVAD management and open heart 24-28 hours post-op care
• Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Manage stable cardiac drips including Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Antiarrhythmics, Beta Blockers, Cardizem, Hydralazine, Ketamine, Lasix, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin, and Levophed
• Surgical telemetry experience required including open heart surgery experience and vascular (groin) radial band management
• IV skills and 2-3 years of telemetry experience required; VAD and TAVR experience optional
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Compact license must be in hand at submission

Facility:

This facility is a well-established healthcare organization offering comprehensive cardiac progressive care services with a dedicated cardiac PCU unit housing 36 beds. The unit provides specialized cardiac telemetry services and supports a wide range of complex cardiac and surgical patients. Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, unit secretaries, and more.

Location:

Seattle, WA

Seattle is a vibrant, world-class city nestled between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, offering an exceptional quality of life with a thriving arts and culture scene, outstanding dining, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Healthcare professionals will enjoy access to everything from mountain hiking and skiing to waterfront activities, all within one of the most dynamic and innovative cities in the country.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.