Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Richmond, VA

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Progressive Step-Down Unit (Nights)

Location

Richmond, Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry and EKG readings, responding promptly to changes in patient condition
• Perform and assist with unit-level procedures including EKGs and peritoneal dialysis (PD)
• Manage a fast-paced environment involving frequent admissions, discharges, transfers, and cardiac procedures
• Communicate timely and appropriate notifications to physicians regarding patient condition changes
• Utilize Meditech EMR for accurate and thorough documentation of patient care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a PCU, IMC, or Cardiac Telemetry setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced unit with high patient throughput

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to prioritize and adapt care plans in response to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured, team-oriented cardiac unit supported by charge nurses and ancillary staff on every shift
• Gain specialized cardiac experience in a well-equipped facility utilizing tools such as EKG machines, LifePak monitors, and Hoyer lifts