Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Specialty: PCU - Cardiac

Position Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Cardiac
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (Must have a strong PCU background within the last year)
• First Timers: Accepted only if candidate has EPIC experience and 2 years of experience. No first timers with only 1 year experience.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Call Required: No
• Float Required: Yes, to similar units as needed
• Schedule: Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Accepted with a rate adjustment if within 50 miles
• Pending License: Accepted
• Holiday Work: If contracted during all 3 major winter holidays, must work at least 2 of 3 holidays (subject to unit availability)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Provider only)
• BLS (AHA Provider only)
• EKG Test on arrival
• EPIC experience required

Preferred Certifications/Skills

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Sheath Removal
• Care of Ventilated Patient

Patient Diagnoses Commonly Seen

• Chest Pain
• Syncope
• Heart Failure
• Sepsis
• Overdose
• GI Bleed
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• May also see Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Oncology, Orthopedic overflow

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Post cardiac catheterization with stent (no CABG)
• ICD/Pacer insertions
• Cardioversions

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 300
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal Search
  • FACIS L3
  • Education Verification
  • Criminal county/state searches (excluding NH counties)
  • NH State Police Search
  • BEAS State Registry (NH placements)
  • Motor Vehicle Background Check (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 14 days prior to start (with a 7-day grace period)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test annually (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (True 2-Step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titers or vaccines)
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 1) or approved exemption
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required for all clinical travelers
• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG testing required onsite for certain units

Documentation Required

• Professional state license copy (including temporary licenses if applicable)
• SSA release and state-specific releases (NH, MA if applicable)
• Employment application and skills checklist
• Two professional references within last 3 years (one must be a supervisor)
• Photo for badge (passport style, jpeg)
• Auto insurance proof if applicable (Home Health, Hospice, Visiting Nurse)
• Compliance attestations and immunization waivers if applicable

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have ever been employed by the associated health system are not eligible regardless of separation time
• Block scheduling is attempted but not guaranteed
• Float to similar units may be required

This position is ideal for experienced PCU cardiac nurses with EPIC experience looking for a travel contract in a trauma acute care hospital setting.