Overview $10,000 Sign on Bonus RN> 1yr 3yr Commitment External Applicants Only Position Highlights:
Number of beds on unit: 18
Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): 18 years and old. Cardiac arrhythmia, Chest pain, CHF, Pacemakers, Ablations, Heart attacks (MI), and Cardiac interventions.
Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-5
Department culture and resources: CVCU is a fast paced, high patient turnover unit. We admit and d/c multiple patients each day. The department culture is focused on teamwork, ensuring that patients' needs are met working closely with interdisciplinary partners. Resources: Charge nurse, Heart failure nurse, cardiac rehab, case manager/social work, respiratory and pharmacy.
Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Nursing skills: Assessment, IV, managing cardiac drips, post proced...