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Registered Nurse - PCU @ Providence Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
Location:
500 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Shift:
- Day Shift: 3x12-Hour Shifts (09:00 AM - 09:30 PM)
- Occasional shifts may vary: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Job Duration:
13 Weeks
Start Date:
May 5, 2025
- Pay Rate: $1,998.00/week.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Providence Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. The ideal candidate will have experience in interventional cardiac procedures, including managing pre/post invasive procedures, cardioversion, and electrophysiology. As a PCU RN, you will play a vital role in caring for patients recovering from complex cardiac interventions and procedures, ensuring they receive the highest level of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Short Stay Unit, focusing on interventional cardiac patients.
- Float to inpatient units and Same Day Surgery as needed.
- Administer medications, including IV therapy, stable drips, and manage blood products and procedure sedation.
- Monitor and manage patients recovering from procedures such as PCI, TAVR, mitral valve clip placements, and cardioversions.
- Assess, interpret, and manage dysrhythmias using tele monitoring.
- Perform specialized procedures such as sheath removal, TEE, and epicardial pacer management.
- Conduct breathing treatments (CPAP/BiPAP), trach care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Ensure proper documentation using Epic and manage patient care through the Pyxis medication system.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in an acute care setting, particularly with interventional cardiac procedures.
- Current RN licensure in Washington or compact license (Swedish honors compact licenses).
- Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BCLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)
- Experience in sheath pull, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management of stable drips is required.
- Float requirement to inpatient units and Same Day Surgery as needed.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with cardiovascular patients (e.g., PCI, TAVR, mitral valve clips).
- Telemetry interpretation experience.
- Familiarity with procedure sedation, blood product administration, and defibrillation.
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: Up to $1,998.00 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Cardiology
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Hospital Medicine
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Telemetry
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
- High acuity unit
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- PCU
Experience:
- PCU: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,998
