Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Cardiac Floor) - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with cardiac floor experience
• Shift: Nights only, 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios:

  • Surgical step down: 1:4
  • Lower acuity: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekends per 4 weeks (flexible)
• Float Requirement: Will follow unit rotation; not first to float
• Contract Duration: 13-26 weeks accepted
• Disaster Response: Contract staff expected to work on Storm/Hurricane Teams and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years experience on a cardiac floor
• Traveler experience required unless candidate has over 24 months cardiac experience
• Skills:

  • Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
  • Sheath removal and management
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Post MI care, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath
  • Management and titration of cardiac drips
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac)
  • External CPAP/BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Preferred Skills

• Arterial line management
• Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Charge nurse experience

Patient Diagnoses

• Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD
• Aortic stenosis/regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis
• Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), PAD, Vasculitis
• Carotid stenosis, Venous stasis
• Sheath management and removal

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure)
• VATS, Carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, Amputations
• Other vascular, cardiac, thoracic surgeries
• Post cath, Post DCCV, Post electrophysiology procedures
• Pacemaker placements

Special Equipment

• Arterial lines (optional)
• Doppler, Bladder scanner, EKG
• Femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop
• Chest tubes, Epicardial Pacing Wires

Unit Systems

• Pyxis (medication)
• EPIC (documentation)
• SBAR (communication)

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency test prior to start (score 82% or higher, 3 attempts max)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blind Test within 1 year (score ≥80%)
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and state-specific registry searches required within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required within 1 year
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), Flu vaccine or approved exemption
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required for travel staff as of 6/8/2023

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation modules prior to start (up to 8 hours)
• Must complete Medication Safety training and submit certificate
• Must sign facility-specific confidentiality, job description, hospital policies, and other required documents prior to start
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation
• May be required to complete Radiation Badge if applicable (not typical for this role)
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel acute care nurses

Important Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Candidates must be available for interview within 72 hours of submission
• Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract based on facility needs

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac floor RNs comfortable with night shifts, cardiac telemetry, and complex cardiac patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.