Cardiac Progressive Care RN (Stepdown)
Cape Girardeau, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Stepdown / Cardiac Progressive Care

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 (option for 48 hours per week upon request)
Weekend Hours: Rotating, with an expectation of every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Call Requirements: None

Unit Information

• Department: Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
• Patient Ratios: 3-4 patients per nurse
• Equipment: Typical Stepdown unit equipment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: EPIC
• Patient Population: Cardiac Stepdown patients

Required Certifications and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job Summary

Provide nursing care by developing nursing diagnoses, establishing care objectives, and implementing nursing interventions. Deliver physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families. Monitor patient conditions, document care, and collaborate with healthcare team members to adjust care plans as needed.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and regulatory requirements including infection control and medication administration
• Maintain safe and healthy patient care environment
• Document patient care accurately in records
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess and evaluate patient care plans
• Modify treatment plans based on patient response
• Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention
• Administer medications, wound care, IV therapy including central line care
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations promptly
• Supervise and delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel and ancillary staff
• Promote patient safety and act as patient advocate
• Comply with Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals
• Assist with exams and explain procedures to patients and families

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions require approval)
• Dress code: Black scrubs
• Up to 5 days of requested time off per 13-week contract can be automatically approved; additional time off requires approval and may need to be made up
• Expected to work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)

Personality Fit

• Team player with excellent communication and documentation skills

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.