PCU Telemetry RN
Richmond, Virginia
Henrico Doctor's Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity - Richmond, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of Beds: 16
• Number of Staff: 26
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 4 RNs, Patient Care Technician (PCT), Unit Secretary
  • Night Shift: Not specified
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Equipment: Telemetry
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Yes

Required Certifications and Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Certification
• Registered Nurse License

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the RN specialty

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a fast-paced unit with good time management skills
• Telemetry experience

Typical Patient Population and Procedures

• Cardiac patients
• Emergency Room admissions
• Post-surgical patients
• Management of cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Primacor, Dopamine, etc.

Work Environment and Culture

• Team-oriented and friendly staff
• Emphasis on teamwork and patient experience
• Supportive leadership that recognizes excellence
• Scrub color: Navy
• Typically works every 3rd weekend

Additional Notes

• This is a fast-paced unit with a variety of patients, primarily cardiac and surgical.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.