Registered Nurse - Stepdown Cardiac

Post Cardiac Cath Unit (PCCU) RN

Care for adult patients pre- and post-cardiac catheterization procedures and select overflow from the emergency department. Manage arterial/venous sheath pulls, TR bands, and post-procedure care for new pacemakers, defibrillators, and watchman devices. Discharge patients typically 24-48 hours post-procedure or arrange transfer for CABG consults as needed. Care for observation patients from ED, including procedures and discharge within 36 hours. No care for chest tubes or critical drips (only select drips: nitroglycerin, angiomax, heparin, electrolytes, fluids, antibiotics).

Manage patients with cardiac diagnoses including NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, atrial fibrillation/flutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, heart blocks, SVT, V-tach, sinus arrhythmia, and AV-paced/defibrillator patients. Work 3x12hr night shifts (7:30 pm – 7:00 am) with every other weekend required. Required to float within scope to meet facility needs. Patient ratio: 1:5 (days, nights, weekends).

Required skills:

cardiac telemetry, central line draws, ports, blood administration, PCA pumps, bone marrow aspiration assist, pleurx chest tubes; chemotherapy administration preferred. Required certifications: BLS; preferred: ACLS, CPI. Requires 2 years RN experience (1 year in specialty); cardiac patient experience required. Must have WV or compact RN license (pending acceptable). Experience with MS/Tele or telemetry settings required. Cerner charting; royal blue/white scrubs. Free parking provided;

36 hours/week guaranteed. Must comply with flu shot requirements during flu season; COVID vaccine not required. Short-term acute care, level IV trauma center, major teaching hospital.