Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Cardiac PCU experience to provide care in a 30-bed Cardiac Medical Progressive Care unit. The unit operates 24/7 with remote cardiac monitoring support. The role involves managing cardiac and respiratory patients with a focus on conditions such as congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac catheterization care.

Schedule

• 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend rotation and holidays as needed
• Staffing scheduled in 6-week blocks with self-assisted scheduling

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in Cardiac PCU or related specialty
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred but not required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

Patient Ratios

• Typically 1:5 ratio
• 1:4 ratio when managing drips or BiPAP

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam required prior to start
• Other certifications may be preferred depending on unit

Required Skills and Competencies

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry monitoring on unit
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Peripheral and PICC line care and management
• Management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Procedural sedation administration
• Chest tube management (Emerson, Pleur-evac)
• External CPAP/BiPAP management
• Tracheostomy care
• Use of Rapid Response Teams preferred
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Patient Population Focus

• Cardiac patients including congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, syncope, pacemaker placement
• Secondary focus on respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP management

Required Licensure

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina
• Primary source verification of license required within 30 days of start

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript or diploma as proof of highest education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year
• Physical exam within 12 months (if applicable)
• References: 2 supervisory references required from recent assignments
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must complete a Pass/Fail EKG exam prior to start
• Staff are supported by nurse assistants 24/7 and an RN secretary during day shifts
• Orientation and onboarding tasks must be completed prior to start
• Facility has strict photo requirements for badges (no selfies, group photos, or altered backgrounds)

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Medication Administration Badge (MAB)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with telemetry monitoring on the unit
• Skilled in pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care
• PICC line management experience
• Ability to manage cardiac drips (without titration)
• Procedural sedation administration experience
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips
• Ability to titrate vasoactive drips
• Chest tube management experience (Emerson, Pleur-evac)
• Experience managing external CPAP and BiPAP devices