Cardiac Stepdown RN
Marquette, Michigan
UP Health System Marquette

Registered Nurse – Stepdown Cardiac

Location: Marquette, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Shift: Not specified
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
Call Requirements: No scheduled call; may be put on call if unit census drops

Unit & Patient Population

• 24-bed Level 2 ICU with Open Heart program, Cath Lab, Neuro Surgery, Level II Trauma center, and CRRT programs
• Patient ratio: 1:3 for Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Common diagnoses/treatments include post-open heart surgery, heart failure, respiratory failure, trauma, surgical ICU care, post-stroke with lytics, post-craniotomy, and septic shock
• Equipment used: Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, PrismaFlex CRRT, Impella, IABP, EVDs, bolt monitoring, ventilators, BiPAP, high flow oxygen
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Stepdown nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in CVICU, Neuro ICU, organ donation, and pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) care
• Positive team player personality fit

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Dress code: Scrubs in galaxy, royal, or navy blue colors only
• Unacceptable attire includes hoodies and open-toed shoes
• Facility is a 225-bed specialty care hospital with multiple specialty centers including Heart & Vascular, Cancer, Brain & Spine, Rehab, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management, Women’s Health, and Pediatrics
• Located in the central region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the largest community in the area and home to Northern Michigan University

Note: Candidate must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as a travel nurse.