Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Stockbridge, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Stockbridge, GA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281!

Job ID: 905510

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location


Stockbridge, GA | Cardiac Stepdown / Overflow IMCU

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 4×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population in a cardiac stepdown and overflow IMCU setting with a 1:5-6 patient ratio on a 32-bed unit
• Manage and administer continuous IV drip medications including cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerin), diuretics (Bumex, Lasix), anticoagulants (Aggrastat, Argatroban, Heparin), and insulin drips
• Monitor and manage cardiac arrhythmias including stable A-Fib, SVT, and Bradycardia; assist with cardioversion as needed
• Care for patients presenting with CHF, chest pain, renal conditions, pulmonary conditions (COPD, pulmonary edema), PE, DVT, DKA, post-cardiac cath, and surgical cases (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, chest tubes, biliary drains)
• Apply and monitor TR Bands and manage vascular, occasional orthopedic, and CVA overflow patients pending transfer to appropriate units
• Document and communicate using Epic , Pyxis, and SBAR; float within the facility within scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Demonstrated experience managing continuous IV drip medications (cardiac drips, anticoagulants, insulin drips, and diuretics) - must be confirmed at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Basic arrhythmia knowledge required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred
• Experience in a cardiac stepdown, IMCU, or progressive care unit setting
• Familiarity with post-cardiac cath care, TR Bands, and surgical patient management
• Experience with Med/Surg overflow patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic cardiac stepdown environment with exposure to a broad and clinically rich patient population across cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and surgical specialties
• On-call requirements are rare, with an expected 2-hour response time, allowing for a more predictable night shift schedule

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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