Local Contract Nurse RN - Stepdown
Cincinnati, OH
Pyramid Consulting (Travel)
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: RN Telemetry Stepdown

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45219

Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Job Description:

• The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals.
• The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers.
• The care is culturally based and age specific.
• The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

6S Telemetry Stepdown:

• The Cardiac Medical Stepdown/6 South unit is a 28-bed unit specializing in the recovery of patients following vascular and electrophysiology procedures.
• In addition, they specialize in providing care to patients with acute MI, cardiac arrhythmias, syncope, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.
• They offer medical services to all patient populations requiring cardiac monitoring.
• Other services provided within this unit include titration of multiple intravenous medications and conscious sedation for cardioversions.
• All nurses are ACLS certified and have successfully completed an ECG interpretation course.
• This is an excellent unit for nurses interested in transitioning to an ICU setting.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years stepdown experience, experience with cardiac drips (amiodarone, Lasix, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, milrinone, etc.) must know how to interpret heart rhythms Preferred: experience with VAD, care of post open heart, cath, vascular surgery, and cardiac patients.
• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

Education:

• Diploma of Nursing

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Ohio RN license or Compact.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Manager's Note:

• Stepdown Float: floating to CVSU, Cardiopulmonary, Heart and Vascular Step Down, Comp Med Step down, and Cardiology Tele Step down.