Cardiac Stepdown Telemetry 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)
• Night shifts
• Every other weekend

Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact RN License at time of submission
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 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/classes required (dependent on prior EPIC experience)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS required (AHA only)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for telemetry)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Core competency training (Parts I, II, III) required annually
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Orientation Safety Manual and HIPAA training required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for certain units
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification required
• Employment and work history verification (7 years)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year with agency
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements required prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, parking policies)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• EPIC training modules may require 4-8 hours of preparation depending on prior experience
• Candidate must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Candidate will be required to wear both agency and facility badges at all times
• COVID precautions may apply

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 on night shifts in a cardiovascular stepdown unit.