RN – Step-Down

Specialty: Step-Down
Facility: Henrico Doctors Hospital-Forest VA
State License: VA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2
Shift: 19:00-07:00
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: PCUFacility: Henrico Doctors Hospital-Forest VAState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2Shift: 19:00-07:00Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description: General CommentsUnit Information: CSU (Cardiac Stepdown Unit) Location: Henrico- Forest Address: 1602 Skipwith Drive, Richmond, VA 23229 Floor: 4th General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds 18 Number of Staff 38 total Type of staff: o Day Shift 5 RN 1 CC and 2 PCT (ideal) o Night Shift 5 nurses and 1 pct Patient Ratios 4:1 Type of equipment central lines, pca, foley, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, drains EMR Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Able to read cardiac monitor Able to give narcotics Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Stepdown experience Cardiac knowledge List typical procedures performed on unit(s): CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, Mitral clip, thoracotomy, Afib, CHF, MI Cardiac drips (popular Cardizem amiodarone, heparin, nitro) Best personality Fit: Team player critical thinking kind and compassionate REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS Floating Area(s): Tele and med surg Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire all navy Unit Guidelines/Policies: VS and assessments q4h Rhythm interpretation q4h Weekends and On call: Every other weekend overtime available No. of Positions: 1/1.; R-TRAVEL – RN CSU (630) 7:00PM – 7:00AM