Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in St. Louis, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: St. Louis, MO
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 St. Louis, Missouri, 63367!

Job ID: 900371

Job Title


Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown (High Risk Cardiology / Progressive Care)

Location


Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (19:00-07:30) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide progressive care nursing for a high-acuity cardiac patient population including CHF, arrhythmias, ACS/STEMI/NSTEMI, heart valve disease, CAD, hypertensive crisis, and LVAD patients
• Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and administer cardiac drips and anti-arrhythmic drug loading; passing a Relias EKG exam (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias) is required prior to start
• Care for post-procedural patients including s/p heart transplant, s/p CABG/valve surgery, and s/p LVAD placement
• Manage specialized equipment and procedures including chest tubes, pericardial drains, arterial pressure monitoring, temporary and permanent cardiac pacing, tracheostomy care, and insulin infusions
• Float within the cardiology service line as needed to meet facility staffing requirements
• Utilize EPIC for all clinical documentation and charting

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or a qualifying compact state (Missouri license may be submitted without license in hand; compact license must match permanent residence)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required by compliance document deadline
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; telemetry or step-down experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to start (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias)
• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for LVAD patients and post-cardiac surgery populations (CABG, valve, transplant)
• Familiarity with cardiac procedures such as cardioversion, ablation, cardiac catheterization, and pacemaker/AICD placement
• Comfort transitioning between higher-acuity and progressive care patient populations, as the unit is transitioning from High Risk Cardiology to PCU
• Prior experience with EPIC electronic health records

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital with a large, well-resourced acute care environment
• First-time travelers are welcome, and pending Missouri licensure may be accepted at time of submittal

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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