RN - Step Down

Details

Client Name
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Step Down

Job ID
38731539

Job Title
RN - Step Down

Weekly Pay
$2540.16


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour NOC

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/30/2026

End Date
03/01/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)

Required Certifications for Submittal
Primary Source Verification


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Position: Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Location: City, State

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse to join our team. This travel contract position is available for candidates from any facility outside the region who have been separated for a minimum of three months. Ideal candidates should possess a compact license and be willing to float between units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients in a surgical cardiac telemetry unit, including those recovering from myocardial infarction, open-heart surgery, and vascular procedures.
• Perform various nursing duties such as administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and applying sternal precautions for post-operative patients.
• Manage chest tubes, administer blood products, and perform cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and maintain necessary documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care teams, collaborating with physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services to provide holistic patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical telemetry nursing.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system is a mandatory requirement.
• Skilled in vascular line management, including groin and radial band management, with proficiency in IV skills.
• Optional experience with VAD and TAVR procedures is preferred.

Patient Care Details

• Daily census averages 32 patients in a unit providing care for a maximum of 36 beds.
• Patient demographics include adults and geriatrics.
• Patient diagnoses encompass a range of cardiac conditions, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, and stroke with cardiac involvement.

Unit Information

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4, with the possibility of 1:5 at midnight.
• Support teams include IV therapy, rapid response, and pharmacy services.
• All nursing staff are expected to be flexible in floating to similar units to meet operational needs.

Application Requirements

• References: Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years.
• Previous charge experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Travel experience is required.

If you are a dedicated and flexible Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Client Details

Address
500 17th Avenue

City
Seattle

State
WA

Zip Code
98122