PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care RN — Cardiac PCU/Stepdown | Burlington, VT

Contract: 42 weeks | Shift: 12-hour rotating days and nights (3x12s) | Start: Requires start within the next week — VT RN license must be active at time of start.

Unit Overview

This role is based primarily in a Cardiac Progressive Care Stepdown unit with a telemetry and surgical focus. You'll care for cardiothoracic surgery, vascular, urology, and cardiology patients, including post-catheterization, STEMI, and structural heart cases. Open-heart/CABG post-op experience is accepted in lieu of A-line experience for the right candidate.

Float Expectations

Travelers float first within the central PCU pool. Float areas may include hematology/oncology, orthopedics, med-tele, general surgery, neurology, neuro SDU, neurosurgery, ENT, and GYN. Flexibility is essential — scheduling is adjusted to meet unit and patient care needs, with a minimum of every other weekend required. No block scheduling.

Required Certifications

• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS — must be obtained prior to start)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Background in a large teaching facility setting
• Cardiology specialty experience, specifically post-cath, STEMI, and structural heart patients
• Charting system proficiency required within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)

Additional Notes

• Bi-weekly orientations begin on Mondays
• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Public transportation is not available in this area — reliable personal or rental vehicle required
• Orientation begins on-site; plan accordingly for housing and transportation