Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown RN
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Arlington, Virginia

Job Description

• Work on a Cardiovascular Unit specializing in cardiac surgery patients transitioning from ICU.
• Unit type: Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown.
• Responsibilities include managing chest tubes and dysrhythmias.
• Experience with cardiovascular stepdown (CVSD) patients and telemetry required.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Work every other weekend.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.
• Start date: ASAP, dependent on EPIC training schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• 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.
• Experience managing chest tubes and dysrhythmias.
• Telemetry monitoring experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Training & Competencies

• EPIC training required:

  • CLIN DOC ACCELERATED class for RNs with 6+ months EPIC experience in the past 12 months (approx. 4 hours of modules).
  • CLIN DOC 2 DAY class for RNs with less than 6 months EPIC experience (no modules).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Core competency training (Parts I, II, III) required annually.
• Color blind testing required prior to start.
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgement required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31). Medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Tspot, or QGold) within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Adult TDAP vaccine required if working in certain units (not specifically required here but may be relevant).
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required.
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• COVID-19 precautions may apply.

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for contract renewals.
• Education verification required.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Employment application and skills checklist as applicable.
• Vendor Access Request (VAR) form completion and facility background check through HireRight.
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours.
• Passport-style photo for facility badge required.
• Completion and signing of facility-specific policies and acknowledgements prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, infection control, parking, information security).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must wear both agency and facility badges at all times.
• EPIC training modules may take 5-8 hours; timely completion is critical.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency/facility approval with supporting documentation.
• Candidate must complete a traveler checklist and various facility-specific forms before starting.
• Work environment includes possible exposure to COVID-19.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry/stepdown RNs seeking a travel contract in a specialized cardiovascular unit with a structured schedule and comprehensive training requirements.