Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Lawton, OK
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

33 bed Step Down Unit with Cardiovascular specialty. Ratio 1:4. Hours 6a-1830p. Will care for a variety of patients including CP rule out, STEMI, NSTEMI, post CABG, post thoracotomy, post peripheral vascular surgery/procedure, respiratory failure with BIPAP or Airvo, dysrhythmias or blood pressures requiring IV intervention and monitoring, CHF, sepsis, etc... Post Cardiac Cath Lab patients are recovered on the unit and nursing is responsible for management of arterial sheaths. Pressors or IV infusions are not titrated on CVCU. 

Submission Requirements
At least 1 year of experience - RequiredFloat to Med/Surg or ER to take CVCU/Med Surg holds - RequiredMUST HAVE CARDIAC EXPERIENCE (not just ICU) - Required, please notate on profileNO BLOCK SCHEDULING - Flexibility RequiredRecent traveler experience - highly preferred Profile Requirements:Work HistorySkills Checklist ((Cardiac ICU Checklist), current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two yearsLicensure & Certifications (OK State License or compact & BLS, ACLS - AHA, NIH)Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)

Certification Requirements
ACLS (AHA)
BLS (AHA)
NIHSS

State License Requirements
Oklahoma

About the Facility
Today, Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a 265-bed regional referral center and integrated delivery system providing medical services in virtually every specialty.  The success of this progressive organization has been made possible through the courage, foresight, and spirit of human kindness of the citizens of Comanche County and is a direct result of the vision and leadership of people too numerous to name.As we reflect upon over 60 years of community service, it is rewarding to know that we are still living the charitable mission for which we were founded half a century ago – to provide access to comprehensive and quality healthcare for all. As we look to the future, we are reminded that our purpose has and will always be to enhance the quality and quantity of life of those we serve in Southwest Oklahoma. Specific Policies: Multipliers - No increased rate for OT, Holiday, and Call-Back Rebate - This client has a rebate of 1% of all billings related to this assignment; passthrough expenses are not subject to any rebates. Please see section 14.6.1 of SSP Master Agreement for details.Orientation - Allied and Therapy Travelers start orientation on Tuesdays.  Nursing Travelers start orientation on ThursdaysTravelers will expect about 6 hours worth of modules to complete prior to start.  Logins will typically be provided one week in advance of start date.  If modules are completed prior to their initial start date Comanche will compensate them $250.  In order to process payment, agency must upload completed transcripts into the compliance section of Trio. Call Policy - On Call paid out at $2 per hour with 1 Hour MinimumLocal Policy - Applicants within 50 miles of Comanche County will be considered for a placement at 11% less the travel rate. 1 Year NIH Certification Link:  of Beds: 33 bed cardiovascular care unit.Patient Ratio: 1:4