Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown RN
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Cardiovascular Unit (CV Stepdown/Telemetry)
• Responsible for cardiac surgery patients post-ICU
• Requires strong cardiac tele/stepdown nursing skills
• Experience managing chest tubes and dysrhythmia essential
• Experience working with CVSD patients and telemetry

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s)
• Day shifts
• Every other weekend

Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact RN License at time of submission
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (specialty experience in cardiac tele/stepdown preferred)
• Experience managing chest tubes and dysrhythmia
• Experience with cardiovascular stepdown (CVSD) patients and telemetry
• EPIC training required:

  • Clin Doc Accelerated class if 6+ months EPIC experience in past 12 months (approx. 4 hours of modules)
  • Clin Doc 2 Day class if less than 6 months EPIC experience (no modules)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Vaccination & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Medical or religious flu vaccine exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Adult TDAP vaccine required
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Background & Compliance

• 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 renewals
• Education verification required
• Work history verification for past 7 years
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of multiple facility policies and acknowledgements prior to start, including:

  • Code of Ethics
  • Confidentiality and Information Security Agreement
  • Dress Code
  • Hand Hygiene and Infection Control
  • Parking policies and forms
  • Mission and Vision Statement
  • National Patient Safety Goals
  • Notice of Privacy Practices
• Completion of online and/or onsite orientation and EPIC training modules as required
• Clear, passport-style photo for facility badge
• Must wear both agency and facility badges at all times

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC) as applicable based on unit requirements

Additional Notes

• COVID precautions may apply
• Candidate must be prepared for every other weekend work
• EPIC training schedule may affect start date

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac tele/stepdown RNs with strong skills in managing chest tubes and dysrhythmias, looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Arlington, VA.