Acute Care, Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heparin, Identify Issues, Insulin, Patient Care, Peritoneal Dialysis, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / IMC / Stepdown)
LocationAtlanta, GA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights | 3 x 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours per Week
Key Responsibilities- Provide progressive care nursing for patients presenting with cardiac diagnoses including CHF, dysrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, cardiogenic shock, coronary artery disease, and chest pain
- Manage and monitor vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Cardizem, Heparin, and Insulin infusions
- Administer and monitor diuretic therapy including Lasix and Bumex
- Perform and manage peritoneal dialysis and insulin drip protocols
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to rhythm changes; candidates will be required to pass a proctored rhythm identification test upon start
- Care for patients pre- and post-procedure including angioplasty, heart transplant, and LVAD management
Required Qualifications- Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license — must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 18 months of PCU, IMC, or Stepdown specialty experience within the past 3 years
- Peritoneal dialysis experience required
- Insulin drip management experience required
- Ability to pass a proctored, open-answer cardiac rhythm identification test (two attempts allowed)
- Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility — local travelers are not eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience caring for LVAD, heart transplant, or congenital heart disease patients
- Familiarity with cardiogenic shock management and hemodynamic monitoring
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac progressive care environment with a diverse and complex patient population
- Flexible start dates available every Monday with consistent 13-week contract structure
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing