Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Washington, DC
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Days

Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – 12 Hour Day Shifts

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit. The RN will provide high-quality care to patients with complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac surgery cases in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Location Requirement:

• Must live 50 miles away from the facility

Shift Details:

• 3 x 12-hour day shifts
• Day shift schedule

Unit Overview:

• 48-bed cardiac-focused stepdown unit
• Includes 4 pulmonary care beds and 10 cardiac surgery beds (traveler not required to take cardiac surgery beds)
• High-acuity cardiac patient population

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Active RN license in the state/district
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required
• NIHSS certification – Required

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years RN experience – Required
• Minimum 2 years Cardiac Telemetry experience – Required
• Cerner EMR experience – Required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program – Required
• BSN – Highly preferred

Common Patient Diagnoses:

• CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
• NSTEMI
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Vascular surgery cases

Common Medications / Drips:

• Heparin
• Milrinone
• Lasix
• Bumex

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in a cardiac stepdown setting
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry patients
• Administer and titrate critical cardiac IV drips
• Respond to acute changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols