RN - Cardiovascular Care Unit (Intermediate)

Overview
$10,000 Sign on Bonus RN> 1yr 3yr Commitment External Applicants Only
Position Highlights:
* Number of beds on unit: 18
* Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): 18 years and old. Cardiac arrhythmia, Chest pain, CHF, Pacemakers, Ablations, Heart attacks (MI), and Cardiac interventions.
* Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-5
* Department culture and resources: CVCU is a fast paced, high patient turnover unit. We admit and d/c multiple patients each day. The department culture is focused on teamwork, ensuring that patients' needs are met working closely with interdisciplinary partners. Resources: Charge nurse, Heart failure nurse, cardiac rehab, case manager/social work, respiratory and pharmacy.
* Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Nursing skills: Assessment, IV, managing cardiac drips, post procedure care, discharge teaching and completing admissions. Equipment: IV pumps, SCD machines, Bedside monitors, cardiac monitoring, oxygen, ambulati...