Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $3,006 per week

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Paducah, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday
Hours: 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Locals: Not accepted
EMR: Epic Cupid and McKesson Hemodynamics
Dysrhythmia Exam: Required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of continuous, recent Cath Lab RN experience
• Minimum 1 year of previous travel experience
• Ability to function independently as a circulator and scrub nurse
• Hemodynamic monitoring and conscious-sedation experience
• Strong cardiac-drip and emergency-response experience

Required Credentials

• Active state or compact RN license
• BLS
• ACLS

Preferred: BSN, CCRN, PCCN, NIHSS, RCIS or RCES

Department Details

• Two cardiac catheterization labs
• One electrophysiology lab
• One hybrid operating room
• Four-person procedural teams consisting primarily of RNs and radiology technologists
• Anesthesia support utilized for select procedures

Equipment and Procedures

• Impella
• Intra-aortic balloon pump
• Penumbra
• IVUS, IFR and OCT
• CSI, Rotablator and Shockwave
• Transvenous and temporary pacing
• TAVR
• Philips X-ray system
• Medtronic devices and supplies
• Boston Scientific mapping system and FARAPULSE
• Cardiac drips
• Advanced respiratory support

Call Requirements

Call averages approximately 21 days during each six-week scheduling period .

• Monday–Thursday: 5:30 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend coverage: Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM
• Holiday scheduling may vary
• Must be able to respond to STEMI callbacks within 30 minutes
• Call is self-scheduled to cover departmental needs

Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub independently during cardiac procedures
• Complete pre-, intra- and post-procedure assessments
• Administer medications and conscious sedation
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring
• Manage cardiac drips and invasive devices
• Respond to STEMI and other urgent procedures
• Coordinate care with cardiologists, technologists and anesthesia staff
• Educate patients and families
• Maintain accurate procedural documentation and patient-safety standards

About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing

Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits