Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Atlanta, GA
Cardiac Progressive Care Unit – Nurse
Assignment Overview
Join a high-acuity cardiac progressive care unit for a 13-week contract. This role focuses on managing complex cardiac patients requiring close monitoring, procedural support, and specialized drip management.
Shift & Schedule
- NOC: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Start dates available every Monday
License & Certifications
- GA or compact license (current)
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 18 months of cardiac unit experience within the past 3 years
- Demonstrated competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Must pass a proctored dysrhythmia exam on the first attempt (paper-based, requires calipers)
- Chest tube management experience required
- Rating of "4" on all cardiac skills assessments
Clinical Scope
You'll care for patients with heart failure, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, chest pain, hypertension, congenital heart disease, LVAD support, and post-cardiac procedures. Common procedures include heart catheterizations, stent placements, valve replacements, pacemaker/ICD insertions, cardioversions, and ablations.
Required Clinical Skills
- Independent telemetry interpretation
- Management of cardiac drips: insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, nitroglycerin
- TR band and sheath management
- Groin site care
Float Expectations
You may float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed.
Dress Code
Navy blue scrubs