IMC/PCU Stepdown RN

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. Job Title RN – Step Down / IMC / PCU Location Atlanta, GA | Step Down / PCU Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days | 3×12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity, cardiac-focused PCU/Step Down unit managing complex cardiac patient populations including heart failure, A-Fib, VTach, VFib, STEMI/NSTEMI, LVAD, and heart transplant patients Independently interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry monitoring without tech assistance; must pass a proctored, paper-based Dysrhythmia Exam using calipers on the first attempt Administer and titrate common cardiac drips including insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and nitroglycerin Perform and assist with procedures including right/left heart catheterizations, sheath removal/management, TR band management, groin site management, cardioversions, pacemaker care, and chest tube management Manage frequent admissions and discharges with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5 May float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed; travelers are not eligible to float into Cardiac Monitor Tech roles Required Qualifications Active Georgia RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at time of submission BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience within the past 3 years Demonstrated experience with cardiac drips listed above, telemetry interpretation, and successful completion of a telemetry exam Must have chest tube experience Must rate a "4" on all cardiac skills on the skills checklist Epic EMR experience required Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local travelers will not be considered Preferred Experience / Skills Heart transplant experience preferred; training may be available for qualified candidates LVAD experience preferred; training may be available for qualified candidates Strong procedural background including stent placement, valve replacement, ablations, ICD management, and cardioversions

Us Opportunity to work on a high-acuity, specialty cardiac unit with a diverse and complex patient population in a well-regarded academic medical setting New assignment start dates available every Monday, offering scheduling flexibility for qualified travelers