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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Open Heart/Thoracic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring post-heart surgery experience and Epic proficiency.
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Open Heart/Thoracic PCU at a 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
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Serves as the stepdown/PCU unit for the Open Heart/Thoracic ICU, with most patients specific to this population
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Trauma resident and mid-level provider in-house
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Patient ratio is 1:4–5, with a goal of 4:1 but frequently staffed at 5:1
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Remote telemetry with monitors on unit; tele sitting implemented
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Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
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Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
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One holiday required per 13-week contract
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Floating required within skillset
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Epic EMR experience required
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Active VA state RN license or Compact RN license; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Post-open heart surgery nursing experience required
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Experience at a 250+ bed hospital preferred
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Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and activation of Rapid Response/Code teams
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Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
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Experience administering and managing cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose Dopamine/Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix — no titration required)
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Respiratory support skills including nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, and non-invasive airway management
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Two professional references required for consideration
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Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
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First-time travelers will be considered depending on experience
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Local candidates are accepted
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This facility is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and features advanced specialty care including a dedicated children's hospital
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All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application
