Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiovascular RN for a mixed step-down/med-surg cardiac unit requiring cardiac telemetry and stepdown experience.

Details

• Mixed Cardiovascular unit with 24 beds - 12 Step-Down and 12 Med-Surg
• Located in a newer hospital tower with in-room monitors
• Cares for cardiac rehab, pre/post-procedure, and cardiac stabilization patients
• May be required to interpret EKGs and monitor rhythms and rates
• Collaborates with cardiac rehab, education, and discharge planning teams
• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly

Requirements

• Active RN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or current multistate compact RN license (eNLC)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Minimum of one year of RN experience required
• Cardiac unit experience with step-down experience required
• Experience with chest tubes and drips required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required, BSN preferred

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients ranging from simple to complex health problems
• Assists physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Administers medications and monitors IV infusions and blood products
• Shares care plans with patients and families throughout hospitalization and at discharge
• Delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Returning travelers may extend contracts only once for a total of 26 weeks, requiring a 6-month separation before reapplying
• Compliance deadlines are strictly enforced and start dates will not be negotiated for candidates not cleared on time