CCU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Maryland
• City: Baltimore
• Facility: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (part of MedStar Health)

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 Nights (1900 - 0700)
• Floating: Required
• Weekend Coverage: Every third weekend

Job Description

• Experience Required: 2 years in Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Multi-system organ failure management
  • Obtain 12 lead EKG
  • ECMO and Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
  • Sheath removal and management of Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD)
  • IV insulin protocols and management of chronic/acute renal failure
  • CVVHD/CRRT, accessing ports, arterial line management
  • Blood product administration and central line care/management
  • Starting IVs and administering emergency medications
  • Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • Management of CVA/acute stroke, ICP monitoring
  • Assist with BiPAP, CPAP, chest tube insertion/removal
  • Care of ventilated patients and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
  • Interpretation of ABGs and suctioning (ETT, NT)
  • Infection prevention and isolation precautions
  • Phlebotomy and care of surgical wounds with drains/Wound Vac

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • Additional certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

• Health Documents:

  • Annual physical exam
  • N95 fit test
  • Vaccinations (e.g., Tdap, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella)
  • Drug screen and background check

• Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license (if driving is essential)
  • Flu vaccination required
  • I9/E-Verify attestation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy blue or navy blue bottoms with white top (not provided)
• Facility-Specific Documents: Various documents required upon hire, including drug screen attestation and background check attestation.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic environment with a focus on critical care nursing.