Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,310 per week

Company: Tact Staff
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/11/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel*ALL SUBMITTALS MUST INCLUDE A UNEXPIRED COPY OF THE CANDIDATES DRIVES LICENSE* COVID VACCINE REQUIRED: Fully vaccinated means either 2 shots of Moderna or Pfizer or 1 shot of J&J; If a traveler wants to decline based on a Medical or Religious reason, please have them fill out the appropriate Exemption Form and email it to the address on the form. These should be done ASAP as they have to go through a council to be approved or deniedUnit 3N - Cardiac Tele (Cost Center 14)# Beds 43-Beds (Semi-private) with 9-10 of these are privateRatios Average ratios 1:5 (can flex up to 1:6) Required Certifications BLS & ACLS are both requiredCommon diagnosis / Types of patients Post heart caths, TR Bands, CHF, COPD, Post pacers (no external pacers), medical management or waiting for CABG consult, CHF, COPD, arrhythmiasExperience or 'Must have' skills Must be able to read strips, comfortable with these types of patientsAre RN's required to titrate drips Yes - but only HeparinCommon titratable &/or set rate drips Cardizem & Amiodarone are not titrated. Only titrate Heparin & occasionally Lasix or BumexTele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? They have monitor techs & are also the central monitor station for the entire North Tower. RN's need to be able to read strips.Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge Nurse 24/7 - supposed to be free but depending on the needs they may have to take a patient assignment on days. Night charge always takes a patient assignment - if traveler is comfortable being charge they would allow this.Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios "PCT's - Ratios: Goal is 1:8 but they can flex up to 1:12-18 depending on call offs , etc. Duties: ADLS, FSBS, EKGs (when able; however, RN's must be able to do EKG's, etc. as well if PCT unable to so) "RT/Equipment (i.e. Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) Occasional High Flow (certain rooms). Bipap & Cpap - for supportive therapy only. If patient was dependent on Bipap or Cpap they would probably be transferred to a higher acuity unit - very rare - If they had someone on a continuous Bipap it would only be temporary until they moved them.Shifts & Scheduling Shifts are all 12's (0; 1) - Self-scheduling is allowed & they will accommodate block schedule if the needs of the unit are metWeekend Requirement "EOW for travelers (Perm staff does every 3rd weekend) Weekend shifts for Nights are Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon; Days are Sat/Sun "Holiday Requirement Perm staff have a Holiday rotation schedule. If they can get by without travelers working weekends they will; however, if the needs of the unit require travelers to work weekends, this would be the expectation. Add in travelers if needed. Call or Standby Requirement "Call or Standby could happen if census was low, but not often. This would be something that would be in the contract - This would be very rare. ***If traveler has further questions direct them to speak with their recruiter***"Floating Requirements Travelers worked into the float rotation. They could be floated anywhere in the hospital, ICU (rare) & Stepdown; however, they would only be given patients within their skillset. Scrub Color/Dress Code Royal Blue - Scrub jackets are not required; however, if they wear a jacket it must be an actual scrub jacket. No hoodies or sweat-jackets. Unit/Department Specific Orientation 1 day of Computer training, followed by 1 day on the floor shadowing with a preceptor. After that they are on their own for the 3rd day Additional Notes They are used to having a lot of new grads & are very willing to teach on this unit. Additional Questions Team work is also huge on this unit. Everyone is always helping each other. It is very fast paced with approximately 8-12 discharges per day & 8-12 admission. RN's are expected to do their own admissions & discharges; however, if they feel like they are behind they are encouraged to ask for help. They also have a unit clerk.Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #490590. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac StepdownAbout Tact StaffOur nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on--new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.--Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions--nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,--Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.--Be Adventurous ---Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference-----Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.--Travel with Tact-----From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.

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