Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Cardiac Progressive Care)

Location

Burlington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Weekend Rotation and Holidays as Needed | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 30-bed private Cardiac Medical Progressive Care unit operating 24/7, with remote cardiac monitoring support
• Manage cardiac patients including those with Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization, rule-out myocardial infarction, syncope, and pacemaker placement
• Provide secondary care for respiratory patients including those with COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP requirements
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, administer procedural sedation, and manage cardiac and vasoactive drips including titration
• Perform and oversee peripheral line care, PICC line management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), tracheostomy management, and external CPAP/BiPAP
• Participate in self-assisted scheduling through Optilink over 6-week scheduling periods based on departmental need, patient work intensity, and skill mix

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac PCU/Progressive Care experience; must be comfortable with 1:4 ratios with drips/BiPAP and 1:5 ratios otherwise
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed)
• No open background check cases permitted; third-party education verification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• NIH stroke scale certification preferred
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams preferred

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel nursing career in a well-supported cardiac care environment
• Nurse Assistant support available 24/7 and RN secretary coverage from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, allowing nurses to focus on quality patient care