Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Winston-Salem, NC
Epic Travel Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - Step down - 6th Tower Cardiac

Shift: Nights, 6:45p-7:15a, 12x3, 36hrs per week

Length: 13 weeks

Must work 4-5 weekend shifts every 6 weeks.

Requirements:

• NC License 
• 2 Years’ Experience
• Skills: Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias
• At least a 2 to 3 self rating for Arterial Line Management and at least a 3 for BOTH Titratable Cardiac & Vasoactive Drips
• BCLS
• ACLS
• NIH
• Electronic Documentation preferred

Other Details:

• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for, this specialty
• Unit Systems: PYXSIS, Dimensions/Epic, SBAR
• Unit will accept 1st Time Travelers with minimum of 2 years experience.
• Locals accepted
• Required to float within scope as needed.
• Nurse: patient ratios vary from 1:3-6 depending on patient acuity
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not Required
• Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: 2 YearsTraveler Experience: Unit WILL ACCEPT 1st Time Travelers with minimum of 2 years experience.Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: YesSkills: Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias***Unit wants at least a 2 to 3 self rating for Arterial Line Management and at least a 3 for BOTH Titratable Cardiac & Vasoactive Drips***Certs: ACLS, BCLS
JOB DETAILS:RATIOS: ****Nurse: patient ratios vary from 1:3-6 depending on patient acuity. Would never take more than 4 ICCU patients. The 6 patient ratio is for the cardiac-tele patients, which would include our sister units if you are floated to them****36 Hours Can Be OfferedUnit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the Unit through the Holidays!12 HOUR NIGHTSFloat Requirement: Yes, required to float within scope as needed.Weekend Requirement: must work 4-5 weekend shifts every 6 weeks.
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Our intermediate patient population mostly consists of post-operative cardiothoracic surgery & structural heart patients. This patient population includes open heart surgery & thoracotomy patients POD 1, TAVR & VATS surgeries from PACU, and esophagogastrostomy patients. This patient population requires the nurse to maintain a-lines, titratable gtts, BIPAP, trachs, heated high flow, epidurals & PCAs, temporary epicardial pacemakers, blake drains, chest tubes, etc.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: The cardiothoracic surgery patients downgrade to cardiac telemetry on the unit during their post-op recovery & stay with us until discharge home, accounting for the cardiac telemetry patient population on the unit. In addition, we also take overflow cardiac and medical intermediate patients. Our unit is known for providing exceptional patient care, as reflected in our high patient satisfaction scores, and we are known for how well we mobilize our patients. Our nurses require high-level critical thinking skills and cardiac knowledge that allows them to confidently care for their patients in a fast-pace environment.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Bedside monitors in all rooms.
UNIT SYSTEMS: PYXSIS, Dimensions/Epic, SBAR
SCHEDULING TYPE: Self-Scheduling
UNIT ORIENTATION: 24 Hours
SCRUBS: Navy or White
*** INTERNAL NOTES ******Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for, this specialty***
Unit: 102-10 - 6th Tower Cardiac (Stepdown) - Electronic

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
• Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
• We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).