ASWAHW-29682, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 48 guaranteed hours per week with overtime after 48 hours worked
• 13-week contract assignment starting ASAP
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Can be low censused and placed on call with 2-hour minimum call back
• Patient ratio typically 1:4 on 44-bed intermediate cardiac step-down unit
• Fast-paced environment with high patient turnover
• Care for post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF patients
• Handle post-procedure cardiac catheterization, pacer, defibrillator, and ablation patients
• Manage acute chest pain/MI cases and medical/surgical overflow including detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation
• Must have 1 year strong cardiac experience (Cardiac SDU/Intermediate Cardiac/Cardiac ICU)
• 2 years IMC/PCU/Telemetry experience required
• Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips mandatory
• At least one travel assignment must be completed
• 1 year recent EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass EKG test during first week of hire
• Required certifications: Wisconsin RN License, BLS, and ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• Must reside outside 50-mile radius of facility
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Associate degree or certificate required, bachelor's degree preferred
• Must be able to work independently and manage change effectively