Provide direct patient care for an adult to geriatric population in a cardiac stepdown/overflow IMCU setting with a 1:5–6 nurse-to-patient ratio on a 32-bed unit
Manage continuous IV cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, and Nitroglycerin, as well as diuretics (Bumex, Lasix), anticoagulants (Aggrastat, Argatroban, Heparin), and insulin drips
Monitor and manage cardiac arrhythmias including stable A-Fib, SVT, and Bradycardia; assist with cardioversion as needed
Care for patients presenting with CHF, chest pain, renal conditions, pulmonary conditions (COPD, pulmonary edema), PE, DVT, DKA, post cardiac cath, and TR Bands
Support surgical patients (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, chest tubes, biliary drains) and occasional vascular, ortho, or CVA overflow patients pending transfer to appropriate units
Document and communicate using Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR; float within the facility within scope of practice as needed
Required Qualifications
Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position
Prior travel nursing experience required — must be confirmed upon submission
Demonstrated experience managing continuous IV cardiac medications (as listed above) required — must be confirmed upon submission
Local candidates are welcome and accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred; familiarity with Pyxis and SBAR communication framework
Basic arrhythmia interpretation knowledge and experience with arrhythmia management
Experience in a Med/Surg or IMCU overflow environment handling a broad patient population
Familiarity with post-procedural cardiac care including post cardiac cath and TR Band management
Why Join Us
Gain experience in a dynamic cardiac stepdown environment managing a diverse and clinically complex patient population
Work within a structured, well-defined unit with clear scheduling expectations, including a maximum of 7 days of requested time off per contract and a typically every-other-weekend schedule