Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Baltimore, MD. Setting: Healthcare Facilities. Job Type: Travel.

About the role

The Coronary Care Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for critically ill, post-operative, ventilator, post cardiac arrest, post heart cath, hemodynamic stabilization and other critically ill patients in the units. The Registered Nurse responds to codes and emergent situations as a team member within the hospital. The Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the intensive care/coronary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of nursing care for critically ill, post-operative, ventilator, post cardiac arrest, post heart cath, hemodynamically stabilized patients.
• Respond to codes and emergent situations as a team member.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Provide leadership and work cooperatively with ancillary and other patient team personnel.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the intensive care/coronary care setting.

Requirements

• RN License in the state where the nurse will be practicing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.
• 2 years of cardiac care experience preferred.
• ACLS may be required per state/client contract.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Awards and recognition programs.
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Pay

$2804 per week.

Schedule

36 hours per week.