Cardiac PCU RN
Richmond, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,873/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - PCU
Job Overview
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Employment type: Travel
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Unit Details
- Unit: Cardiac stepdown unit
- Bed count: 18
- Patient ratio: 4:1
- Shift staffing: Day shift typically has 5 RNs, 1 charge clinician, and 2 patient care technicians; night shift typically has 5 nurses and 1 patient care technician
- Floating: Telemetry and med surg
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS
- ACLS
- Cardiac Stepdown (2 years of experience)
- Cardiac Stepdown experience within the last year
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
- Telemetry experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Stepdown experience
- Cardiac knowledge
Schedule / Work Expectations
- Every other weekend
- Overtime available
Unit Environment
- Uses central lines, PCA, Foley catheters, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, and drains
- Common procedures include CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, Mitral clip, thoracotomy, and care for Afib, CHF, and MI
- Common cardiac drips include Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, and nitro
- Dress code: all navy scrubs
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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Richmond, VA
About
Located on the banks of the James River, Richmond, Virginia, is a historic city known for its beautiful architecture, rich history and scenic river views. In addition to historical landmarks such as the State Capitol building and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond is also home to several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. For a taste of local Southern flavor, check out Max Downtown for a delicious farm-to-table meal or stop by The Tobacco Company Restaurant for some of the best ribs around. Richmond’s cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an even more appealing destination for thrifty locals and visitors.
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