RN - Step Down

Job Opportunity

This position is focused on providing care for patients in the Emergency Department (ED), specifically managing inpatient/CICU level holds. The ideal candidate will be contracted to the ED unit and is expected to work 3x12-hour shifts, from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM.

Required Skills and Experience

• Years of Experience: 2 years in a relevant field (strong PCU background within the last year is essential; ED experience preferred but not mandatory).
• First-time Travelers: Accepted if they have EPIC experience and 2 years of relevant experience. First-time travelers with only 1 year of experience will not be considered.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BCLS, and EKG test upon arrival.
• Floating Expectations: Will involve assisting in floating to similar units as part of a team nursing approach.

Patient Diagnoses

• Chest Pain
• Syncope
• Heart Failure
• Sepsis
• Overdose
• GI Bleed
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Other conditions may include Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Oncology, Orthopedic overflow.
• S/p Cath with stent only (no CABG).
• ICD/Pacer insertions and Cardioversions.

Special Procedures and Unit Details

The candidate will manage and titrate various drips, including but not limited to:

• Lasix
• Heparin
• Cardizem
• Amiodarone
• Nitroglycerin
• Integrillin
• Labatolol
• Dopamine
• Dobutamine

Special Equipment

• Bipap
• Cpaps
• Vapotherm
• Alaris Pumps
• Philips Monitoring System

Essential Skills

• Management of BiPAP/CPAP
• Blood Product Administration
• Care of Ventilated Patients
• Chest Tube Management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) Management
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Use
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Tracheostomy Care and Management
• Use of Rapid Response/Code Teams
• Wound Care/Wound Vac Management

Location

City, State: [City, State]

Additional Information

The role includes working closely within an interdisciplinary team, involving support from IV teams, Respiratory Services, Physical Therapy, Social Services, and more. The candidate is expected to adapt to unit priorities and patient needs efficiently.