“`html Registered Nurse (RN) General Information The unit consists of 44 beds and is seeking experienced nursing professionals. Minimum qualifications include: • 1.5 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU). • First-time travelers are accepted with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience. • Travelers must reside at least 100 miles away from any facility. • Permanent staff may return as travelers after a waiting period of one year. Patient Types This unit treats a diverse range of patients, including those with: • Intermediate Care acuity, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical needs. • Direct admits, Emergency Department admits, and post-catheterization lab patients. • Conditions such as Myocardial Infarction (MI), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Dysrhythmias, and Pacemaker issues. • Step-down level care for post-cardiac and vascular procedures, including open-heart surgery. Patient Ratios Typically, the nurse to patient ratio is: • 1:4, escalating to 1:3 based on patient acuity. Required Certifications • BLS (Basic Life Support) • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Required Education Candidates must have completed a nursing education program approved by a state board of nursing, holding a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license. Skills Required Key skills expected include: • Experience in cardiac procedural recovery, including CABG and TAVR. • Knowledge of pharmacology related to myocardial infarction and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips. • Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management. • Administration of TNK (Tenecteplase) is preferred but not mandatory. Support on the Unit Staffing support includes: • CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) ratio of 1:5-8, depending on the shift. • Charge nurse available but unassigned. • Phlebotomy services available for peripheral blood draws. • Respiratory Therapy available 24/7. • Hospitalist presence in the facility 24/7, but not dedicated to the unit. Charting System/Equipment The unit utilizes the following systems: • Epic for patient documentation. • Alaris for IV medication administration. • Omnicell for medication management. Floating Policy Staff may be required to float primarily to a sister unit, with potential for floating to Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or ICU units based on patient needs and within scope of practice. Orientation New hires will complete: • 2 partial days of education • 3 full 12-hour shifts on the unit for training. Scheduling Scheduling details include: • Weekend rotations required every other weekend. • No on-call requirements. • Holidays are expected every other. • Time-off approvals for up to 7 days; extensions required for full week requests. No time off during the first 3 weeks of August. • Typical shift times are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Variable scheduling may occur, but efforts will be made to minimize switchovers. Additional Notes • Possibility of precepting nursing students. • Dress code includes navy blue scrubs.