Open Heart/Thoracic PCU Nurse
Roanoke, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Open Heart/Thoracic PCU (IMC/Stepdown)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-open heart and thoracic surgical nursing care in a dedicated PCU/Stepdown unit
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and activate Rapid Response and Code teams as needed
• Administer and manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, and low-dose vasopressors (no titration required)
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, and non-invasive airway management
• Float within skillset as required by unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or active Compact RN license required prior to submission (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Prior post-open heart surgery nursing experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records required
• Ability to work weekend shifts (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block)
• Must be available to work at least one holiday per 13-week contract period

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a facility with 250 or more beds preferred
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring and tele-sitting workflows
• Experience working in a Magnet-designated or Level I Trauma Center environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity, specialized cardiac and thoracic stepdown unit at a large, Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, depending on relevant clinical experience