Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down position specializing in cardiothoracic and cardiac surgical patients, requiring a NH or Compact RN license and at least 1.5 years of recent equivalent experience.

Details

• 48-bed step-down unit focused on cardiology, electrophysiology (EP), and cardiac surgical patients
• Patient population includes cardiothoracic surgical (pre and post-op), CHF, vascular, pulmonary hypertension, and telemetry patients
• Day/night rotation, 36 hours per week
• Patient ratios: 1:3 on days, 1:4-5 on nights depending on acuity
• Step-down skills required include hemodynamic monitoring, invasive BP monitoring via arterial lines, BiPAP/CPAP, low-dose pressors, vasoactive medications, inotropes, external pacers, epicardial wires, and TR bands
• Med/surg skills required include chest tubes, telemetry, complex wounds, central line care and maintenance (including blood draws), trachs/laryngectomies, and post-surgical lines/tubes/drains
• Drips utilized include Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, Primacor, dobutamine, and dopamine

Requirements

• Active NH RN license or Compact RN license required; proof of state residency required for compact license holders
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent, equivalent PCU/step-down or comparable experience required
• Recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 trauma experience within the last 2 years required
• Two professional references from managers required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Care responsibilities include managing complex post-surgical patients with advanced hemodynamic and respiratory support needs