BACKFILL - TRAVEL - RN - E5 CARDIAC STEP-DOWN (631) 7:00PM - 7:00AM

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  Unit Information:  (E5 CARD) Location: Address: 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 Floor: 5th floor Building: Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower)   General Information Tell us about the unit(s): •         Number of Beds - 40 •         Type of staff: o    Day Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/ 10 staff/bedside nurses/4 PCTs/1 Unit Secretary o    Night Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/10 staff/bedside nurses/3 PCTs •         Patient Ratios –1:4; stretch staffing at 1:5 ratio •         Type of patients: patients with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension; valvular disease, endocarditis; DKA; post cardiac cath/stent; post pacer/ICD/ ablation. •         Type of equipment: Zoll, Baxter pump, lift equipments, bladder scanner; •         EMR - Cerner Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for:    Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. •         Stepdown or progressive care experience •         Telemetry experience •         Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex/Lasix; etc.   Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first. •         Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin). •         Relief charge experience   List typical procedures performed on unit(s):   •         Bedside Cardioversion    Best personality Fit: •          Flexible, positive attitude, great team player, compassionate REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: •         BLS, ACLS Floating Area(s): •         All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding. Dress Code: •         Scrub Color/Attire - all white or all navy blue or white top and navy blue pants.   Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. •         Will be discussed during orientation   Weekends and On call(if any) •         Every other weekend