Provide direct patient care on a cardiac IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and vascular disease
Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and oversee cardiac drip administration including titration
Perform and assist with sheath management and removal, femoral sheath care, and post-procedural monitoring following cardiac catheterization, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements
Manage patients post cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, and FEM-POP bypass
Operate and monitor specialized equipment including chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, TR band, Fem-stop, Doppler, bladder scanner, and EKG
Participate in unit float rotation and fulfill weekend requirements; contract staff may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters as part of a Storm/Hurricane Team
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state
Minimum 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor required
Travel nursing experience required unless candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Proficiency in cardiac telemetry interpretation, management of dysrhythmias, Post MI care, Pre/Post cardiac cath care, non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula), and chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac)
Must pass EKG testing prior to start; all compliance testing must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
Preferred Experience / Skills
Arterial line management experience
Wound care and wound VAC experience
Prior charge nurse experience
Why Join Us
Work in a dynamic cardiac specialty environment with exposure to a wide range of advanced procedures and complex patient populations
Flexible contract lengths of 13–26 weeks with a structured orientation period and unit float rotation that does not place you first to float