Travel Nurse RN - CCU - Coronary Care - $2,826 per week at Wellspring Nurse Source summary:
A Travel Nurse RN in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) provides critical nursing care to patients with serious cardiovascular conditions, ensuring diligent monitoring and management of their health. Responsibilities include administering medications, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. This role requires a valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, along with a strong background in critical cardiac care.
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/13/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse (RN)**
Job Summary:
A Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides advanced nursing care to patients experiencing acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including heart attacks, heart failure, arrhythmias, and other critical cardiac issues. They play a crucial role in monitoring and managing critically ill patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-level care aimed at stabilizing and improving cardiac health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, monitor, and provide nursing care to patients experiencing acute or chronic cardiac conditions such as heart attacks, arrhythmias, heart failure, and post-surgical recovery.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to protocols and patient safety.
- Monitor vital signs, ECGs, and other cardiac monitoring systems to detect signs of deterioration or cardiac events.
- Interpret and respond to cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and other abnormalities, providing timely interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families about their cardiac conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications for better heart health.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes.
- Provide critical care and intervention during medical emergencies, ensuring rapid response and appropriate treatment.
- Supervise and provide guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in delivering patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development to maintain current cardiac care knowledge.
- Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards in the care of cardiac patients.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Cardiac Vascular Nurse (CVN) preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in a Coronary Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, or telemetry
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #29988911. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Coronary Care,07:00:00-15:00:00
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, CCU, Coronary Care, Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Cardiac Nurse, Healthcare, Patient Care, Nursing Jobs, Temporary Nursing
