Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Washington, DC
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus
$60-62/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Job Description:(RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Washington, DC
Shift:12-hour Day/Night (Both)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Pay rate : Pay rate: $ 60 - $ 62 / hour on W2
Job Discerption: Provide patient care in a 48-bed cardiac telemetry stepdown/progressive care unit (includes 4 pulmonary and 10 cardiac surgery beds). This role demands a skilled RN experienced in cardiac telemetry and progressive care with the ability to manage frequent IV drips and complex cardiac diagnoses.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver nursing care to patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular conditions.
Manage frequent IV drips such as Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, Bumex.
Monitor and care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and post-vascular surgery.
Use Cerner clinical documentation system.
Requirements:
Current RN license in state/district (Required)
Minimum 2 years RN experience (Required)
Minimum 2 years cardiac telemetry experience (Required)
Graduate from an accredited or NLN-approved RN program (Required)
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (Required)
BSN degree (Highly desired)
Employer
HonorVet Technologies
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