Step Down RN
Atlanta, GA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

RN – Telemetry / IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location

Atlanta, GA | Progressive Care Unit / Telemetry

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights | 3 x 12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care on a heavily cardiac-focused PCU/Telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
• Independently interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry monitoring without tech assistance; must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia Exam on the first attempt using calipers
• Administer and manage common cardiac drips including insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and nitroglycerin
• Care for complex cardiac patient populations including heart failure, A-Fib, VTach, VFib, STEMI/NSTEMI, LVAD, and heart transplant patients
• Assist with and provide post-procedure care for cardiac procedures including heart catheterizations, sheath removal, cardioversions, ablations, pacemakers, ICDs, and groin site management
• Float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed; travelers will not float to Cardiac Monitor Tech roles

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia or a compact state license accepted in Georgia
• Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac drips listed above, telemetry interpretation, and prior successful completion of a telemetry exam
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must have chest tube experience and a rating of "4" on all cardiac skills on the skills checklist
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local travelers

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Heart transplant experience (training may be available if needed)
• LVAD experience (training may be available if needed)
• Experience with high-volume admissions/discharges and significant procedural volume in a cardiac setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialty cardiac environment with a diverse and complex patient population
• Flexible start dates available every Monday, offering convenience for your transition into the assignment