Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Stepdown (CVU) position in Petoskey, MI, requiring cardiac proficiency and EKG competency on a night shift schedule.

Details

• Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) at a hospital recognized as a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S.
• The CVU cares for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually, including post-op open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op)
• Procedures encountered include PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers
• Specializes in care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• On-call may be required
• Floating to similar units is required
• 8-week contract

Requirements

• Active Michigan (MI) RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of stepdown experience required
• Cardiac proficiency required
• EKG competency required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide clinical assessment and care for cardiovascular patients using clinical judgment to diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health conditions
• The CVU has been recognized with a Silver Beacon Award and was redesigned in partnership with the AACN
• Unit supports national clinical trials through an on-site research department
• The facility enforces a strict 3-strike attendance policy — three instances of absence or arriving more than 20 minutes late will result in immediate termination; exceptions may be considered for documented communicable illness or hospitalization
• Current full-time employees of the McLaren health system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment
• No more than 5 days of RTO may be requested during the contract
• References are not required for consideration