RN - Nurse Navigator

Cardiac Nurse Navigator

Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Nurse Navigator Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 4x10-Hour Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Must have DC license in hand upon submittal Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Candidate must successfully pass the EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Nurse Navigator experience required. Must have 1 prior travel assignment. Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity. Facility requires that all employees have the flu vaccine.

Description: The position requires a Cardiac Nurse Navigator with experience in cardiology and triage. Candidates should have cardiothoracic experience if possible. Previous charge experience is preferred. Experience with Cerner charting system is required. Travel experience is required. The candidate should possess skills in arrhythmia interpretation, cardiac arrest/CPR, and patient teaching. Strong communication skills are necessary for follow-up phone calls and pharmacy requests. Willingness to float to different units is a requirement. No requested time off is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment. No more than 7 days of requested time off is allowed for the duration of the contract. Candidates must have two supervisory references that confirm at least two years of experience within the last three years. A minimum of one travel assignment is required. Candidates are encouraged to plan ahead to prevent conflicts with work schedules. Compliance with facility-specific modules and completion of labs and appointments is necessary post-hire. Failure to meet these requirements may result in cancellation of the assignment. All candidates must have a valid DC or MD license. Please ensure that documentation is accurate upon submission.