Transitional Care (Step-Down) Registered Nurse
Richmond, Virginia
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
$1,786-2,102/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) - Step-Down Unit (TCU)
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Employment Type: Travel
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Transitional Care Unit (TCU) / Step-Down
- Number of Beds: 20
- Patient Ratios: 4:1
- Staffing: Unit Secretary, Nurse Externs (can start IVs), Patient Care Techs (can draw labs), Registered Nurses, Manager, Director
- Equipment: ZOLL, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry monitors, imobile, Hillrom beds, Centrella Specialty beds, kangaroo pumps, Timpani and Inspire App (scheduling)
- Documentation System: Expanse
- Scheduling: Every other weekend, holiday or hard-to-fill availability, 2 Mondays / 2 Fridays per schedule
- Floating Policy: Can float to other Step-Down units (4:1 PSTU, CSU) and Medsurg units (6:1 ONC, CRPU, GSTU, NTU, MCU)
Required Skills & Experience
- Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty nursing
- Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification, Registered Nurse License
- Clinical Experience Required:
- Step-Down nursing experience
- Cardiac drips (Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Nitro, etc.)
- BIPAP/CPAP/High Flow oxygen therapy
- Sepsis management
- Procedures: Occasional bedside cardioversion (Cath Lab staff available for recovery)
- Patient Care: Acute care/Step-Down, post-cardiac catheterization without intervention, chest tubes
Unit Culture & Expectations
- Dress Code: All navy blue or all white scrubs, closed-toed shoes (no Crocs), HCA/Hospital branded T-shirts permitted
- Shift Times: Prompt start at 0700/1900; late arrivals not tolerated
- Shift Huddle: Mandatory attendance
- Bedside Shift Report: Mandatory for all patients, including isolation cases
- Team Environment: Strong teamwork and accountability emphasized
- Staff Experience: Mix of nurses with 30+ years of experience and new graduates; 0% turnover rate for last 2 years
- Recognition: Daisy Award, Rose Award, Bee Award, Pride Award
Additional Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
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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