Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PCU (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Must have cardiac nursing experience including:

  • Cardiac drips
  • Cardiothoracic surgeries
  • Chest pain management
  • Post cath lab interventions
  • Other cardiac-specific diagnoses
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system required
• Work location within a 75-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (permanent license required; temporary licenses not accepted)
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only)
• Cardiac nursing experience including:

  • Cardiac drips
  • Cardiothoracic surgeries
  • Chest pain management
  • Post cath lab interventions
  • Other cardiac-specific diagnoses
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
• Must pass EPIC Pass/Fail testing onsite (2 attempts allowed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (or booster/declination as applicable)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (or booster/declination as applicable)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required if applicable (e.g., NICU/Family Birthplace placements)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season or approved exemption documentation
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and TB questionnaire within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Completion of facility-specific e-learning modules prior to start
• 2 professional references required
• Annual skills checklist required

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all locations lived/worked and all aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree completed
• Missouri state-specific employment database search within 60 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Employment application required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness test (online acceptable)
• Core competency exams as applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Temporary nursing licenses are not accepted; permanent RN license must be verified.