Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care Location: Yakima, WA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Yakima, Washington, 98902!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (12-Hour Nights)
Location
Yakima, WA | Intermediate Care / PCU / Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Weekend rotation expected (minimum 2 weekends/month; weekend nights defined as Friday and Saturday)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in an intermediate/PCU/stepdown setting serving a high-acuity, diverse patient population including general medical, cardiac, and oncology diagnoses
- Perform and monitor post-cath lab procedures including TR band management, stent placement follow-up, and q15-minute checks on fresh cath patients (no sheaths; no art lines)
- Manage and titrate cardiac and diuretic drips including diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix
- Perform skilled nursing procedures including trach care, chest tube management, central line maintenance, and care for patients on BiPAP and high-flow O2
- Read, interpret, and measure cardiac rhythms; provide care for cardiac patients including CHF, MI, AFib with RVR, NSTEMI, and chest pain
- Float within scope throughout the hospital as needed; may care for patients with oncology diagnoses (chemo administration not required unless specified)
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of PCU/stepdown experience required; first-time travelers considered with at least 2 years total RN experience including 1 year of PCU experience
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Must be comfortable with cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP/high-flow O2 patients, and titratable drip management (diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, Lasix)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with post-cath lab patient care including TR bands and stent placements
- Familiarity with oncology patient populations (leukemia, neutropenia, etc.)
- Spanish language proficiency preferred given a high Spanish-speaking patient population
- Experience serving underserved or charity care populations; compassionate, patient-centered approach strongly valued
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a community-focused, non-profit hospital environment serving a diverse and underserved patient population
- No on-call requirements; any scrub color accepted
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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