RN: PCU/IMC/Stepdown

Job Description:

Provide focused cardiac and intermediate-care nursing for patients with conditions such as CHF, NSTEMI, MI, heart block, bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and post-procedure recovery needs. This assignment includes caring for PCU and step-down patients, managing telemetry, supporting stable tracheostomy, BiPAP, and high-flow patients, and administering or titrating drips such as amiodarone, Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitroglycerin, and insulin. The role is designed for an experienced traveler with a successfully completed assignment and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Travelers work 12-hour day shifts with a cardiac-focused patient population and a schedule that considers unit needs and traveler requests.

Weather:

Yuma generally offers warm, sunny, and dry conditions, making it comfortable to spend time outdoors and explore the area. Clear skies and limited rainfall are common, so outdoor plans are often easy to enjoy.

Fun Things To Do:

• Outdoor Exploration: Enjoy local parks, walking paths, and open desert scenery around Yuma.
• Local Food Tour: Try regional restaurants, cafés, and casual dining spots throughout the city.
• Day Trip - Desert Areas: Take a day trip to explore nearby desert landscapes and scenic viewpoints.
• Day Trip - Nearby Communities: Visit neighboring towns for local shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.
• Sunset Outing: Plan an evening outdoors to enjoy wide-open views and desert sunsets.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Yuma, Arizona Shift: 12-hour days Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week