Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position in the Heart & Vascular Institute, requiring at least 2 years of cardiac/vascular experience and active ACLS and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• 10 Southeast Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiac Stepdown unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 32-bed unit (all private rooms), comprising 22 stepdown beds and 12 floor beds
• Stepdown patient ratio: 1 RN to 3 patients; floor ratio: 1 RN to 6 patients
• Patient population includes complex cardiac and vascular surgery post-op cases: CABG, MIDCAB, maze procedures, valve replacements, Tendyne, MitraClip, LVAD, heart transplants, TAVRs, AAA repair, CEA, femoral bypass, angiograms, and amputations
• Cardiology cases include STEMI, NSTEMI, heart failure, Watchman, and cardiac cath procedures such as PTCA, stents, ICDs, ablations, and pacemakers
• RNs are required to titrate drips including heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, TPA, Lasix, and dobutamine
• Respiratory equipment in use includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Cardiac Monitor Technicians (CMTs) are housed on the unit and interpret all telemetry strips
• Charting is performed using Epic EMR
• Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required to sister units within the Heart and Vascular Institute
• No on-call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cardiac and/or vascular nursing experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• BSN not required
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit orientation consists of 2–3 shifts
• Clinical Associates (CNAs) are available on the unit at a ratio of 1 CA per 8–10 patients, with a goal of 4–5 CAs on the unit 24/7
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisors are available 24/7
• Dress code: solid royal blue and white scrubs
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered
• Candidates who have worked within the WVU system for a cumulative year or more must also take a 2-year break before returning
• 2 supervisor/peer references required, including 1 supervisor reference (must be from a perm facility if the candidate worked there within the last 12 months)
• Skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications and a valid driver's license are required for consideration