Stepdown – Cardiac RN

About this Job

MUST HAVE TO SUBMIT TO CLIENT:
– Active WA State License or Compact license
– Must have SS and DOB at match
– Minimum of 2 current (within 1 year) references – Reference must be from a Charge, RN or higher
– LOA must be included at submit to be considered.

Facility Details:
– Copy of COVID-19 Vaccination: Declination NOT accepted without documented proof of medical contraindication
– Compliance is due a minimum of 10 days before start date OR will get pushed to next orientation, if available
– Alert: Once offers are out they are not valid until acceptance. Its imperative that offers are immediately accepted or declined OR risk being rescinded
– Level III Trauma Center

Orientation:
– Hospital orientation, 2-12hr shifts on unit
– only submit with 13weeks, no less
– 48hours/wk 

Unit Details:
– Certs Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
– 388 total bed Level 3 Trauma Center, 34 beds in this unit

– Skills required: Able to care for cardiovascular patient, identify, interpret rhythms, Cardiac Drip Management: nitro, heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine (fixed rate), dobutamine(fixed rate), Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Epidurals, Chest Tubes; Behavior and Personality Fit: The unit places high importance on behavioral and personality alignment. The Nurse Manager seeks a traveler who embodies a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor, values teamwork, and communicates effectively.

– Patient Types:

• Cardiac and Vascular Care: MI, post-operative open heart surgery (including TAVR and fem-pop bypass within 24 hours), pre- and post-op open-heart patients (24-48 hours post-op), cardiac arrhythmias, Tikosyn therapy, pacemakers, ICDs, and PCU-level patients (requiring higher care but not ICU criteria). Also includes post-cardiac catheterization patients (both femoral and radial approaches with TR bands), carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU, microvascular flap procedures (typically not assigned to travelers due to low patient volume), and amputations related to vascular complications.
• Cardiac Telemetry: Chest pain evaluation, stress testing, heart catheterization, percutaneous interventions, and pacemaker upgrades.
• Medical Overflow
• Acuity adaptable unit

– Patient Ratios: 1:3 (can flex 1:5)

– Technology/Equipment: EPIC, Alaris IV Pumps, Pyxis, Philips monitors portable and bedside

– Floating: Medsurg or ICU overflow

– Weekend rotation:  Every other

– No call, but able to pick up extra shift if interested

– Holiday Expectations:  2 of 3 holidays can be expected

– Scrubs: Any Color
 -EMR: EPIC – required

Simplifi ID#335852, 335853, 335854, 335855

Stepdown – Cardiac RN requirements

Travel nurses work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure. Travel healthcare professionals are experienced caregivers who adapt quickly to change and enjoy learning new things. Take your skills on the road and explore somewhere new—all while earning a great living!

Basic travel nursing requirements include:

• 1-2 years recent experience in the job’s primary area of care
• Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
• Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specificfacility/unit
• An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help

Travel nursing in Spokane, WA

Sweeping down from the mountains to the pristine Pacific coast, Washington is a stunning natural paradise that’s kept front-and-center thanks to prosperous and bustling cities like Seattle. Washington is the 18th largest state and home to more than 7.4 million Americans. With more than 100 hospitals and hundreds of clinics, it’s a prime location for you to continue your career.

Why become a Fastaff Traveler?

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

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