Stepdown Cardiac Nurse
Arlington, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Virginia
• City: Arlington
• Facility: Virginia Hospital Center (VHC Health - Qualivis)

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3x12s; Nights; Every other weekend
• Start Date: ASAP (exact date dependent on EPIC experience/training schedule)

Job Description

• Seeking a strong cardiac tele/stepdown nurse with experience managing chest tubes and dysrhythmia.
• The unit is responsible for cardiac surgery patients after ICU.

Requirements

• Licensure: Must have an active Virginia or Compact License in hand at submission.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
  • Strong background in cardiac tele/stepdown nursing with experience managing chest tubes and dysrhythmia.
  • Experience working with CVSD patients and telemetry.

Additional Information

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Possible requirement.
• EPIC Training:

  • Candidates with 6+ months of EPIC experience in the past 12 months will attend a 4-hour CLIN DOC ACCELERATED class.
  • Candidates with less than 6 months of EPIC experience will attend a 2-day CLIN DOC class.
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (October 1st - March 31st). Medical or religious exemptions may be requested.

Documentation and Competencies

• Health Documents:

  • Pre-employment physical within a year of start.
  • Fit test within the last 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start.
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start.
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination documentation.
• Background Check:

  • 7-year criminal check within a year of start and updated annually.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required.

Competencies

• Completion of various competencies and training modules prior to start, including HIPAA safety manual acknowledgment and core policies.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a dynamic environment while providing critical care to patients in need.