Registered Nurse - Stepdown Cardiac

Job Summary - Post Cardiac Cath Unit (PCCU) RN


- Care for adult patients pre- and post-cardiac catheterization procedures and select overflow from the Emergency Department.
- Manage arterial/venous sheath pulls, TR bands, and post-procedure care for new Pacemakers, Defibrillators, and Watchman devices.
- Discharge patients typically 24-48 hours post-procedure or arrange transfer for CABG consults as needed.
- Care for observation patients from ED, including procedures and discharge within 36 hours.
- No care for chest tubes or critical drips (only select drips: Nitroglycerin, Angiomax, Heparin, Electrolytes, fluids, antibiotics).
- Manage patients with cardiac diagnoses including NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, atrial fibrillation/flutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, heart blocks, SVT, V-tach, sinus arrhythmia, and AV-paced/defibrillator patients.
- Work 3x12hr night shifts (7:30 pm - 7:00 am) with every other weekend required.
- Required to float within scope to meet facility needs.
- Patient ratio: 1:5 (days, nights, weekends).
- Required skills: cardiac telemetry, central line draws, ports, blood administration, PCA pumps, bone marrow aspiration assist, pleurx chest tubes; chemotherapy administration preferred.
- Required certifications: BLS; Preferred: ACLS, CPI.
- Requires 2 years RN experience (1 year in specialty); cardiac patient experience required.
- Must have WV or Compact RN license (pending acceptable).
- Experience with MS/Tele or Telemetry settings required.
- Cerner charting; royal blue/white scrubs.
- Free parking provided; 36 hours/week guaranteed.
- Must comply with flu shot requirements during flu season; COVID vaccine not required.
- Short-term acute care, Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital.


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