Cardiac Stepdown (PCU) Registered Nurse
Richmond, Virginia
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
$1,670-2,152/weekPrime Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Travel RN Opportunity - Richmond, Virginia
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit: Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)
- Number of Beds: 18
- Staffing: 38 total staff
- Day Shift: 5 RNs, 1 Critical Care (CC), 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCT)
- Night Shift: 5 nurses, 1 PCT
- Patient Ratios: 4:1
- Equipment Used: Central lines, PCA pumps, Foley catheters, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, drains
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech
Required Skills
- Must be able to read cardiac monitors
- Must be able to administer narcotics
Preferred Skills
- Stepdown unit experience
- Cardiac knowledge
Typical Procedures on Unit
- CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
- Valve replacement
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Mitral clip procedures
- Thoracotomy
- Management of Afib, CHF, MI
- Cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, nitro
Certifications & Licenses Required
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIH Certification
- Registered Nurse License
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in the specialty
Work Environment & Policies
- Floating Areas: Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units
- Dress Code: All navy scrubs
- Vital signs and assessments every 4 hours
- Rhythm interpretation every 4 hours
- Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend required, overtime available
Personality Fit
- Team player
- Critical thinker
- Kind and compassionate
Prior Travel Experience
- Not explicitly required
Facility
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with Henrico Doctor's Hospital
Pros
Everybody is very friendly and willing to help
Cons
Cost of living is higher than places I have worked before
- Short Term Acute Care
- 767 beds
Richmond, VA
About
Located on the banks of the James River, Richmond, Virginia, is a historic city known for its beautiful architecture, rich history and scenic river views. In addition to historical landmarks such as the State Capitol building and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond is also home to several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. For a taste of local Southern flavor, check out Max Downtown for a delicious farm-to-table meal or stop by The Tobacco Company Restaurant for some of the best ribs around. Richmond’s cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an even more appealing destination for thrifty locals and visitors.
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