RN Travel Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Unit. This temporary full-time role offers $70.00/hr for a 14-week assignment on DAY shift. Applicants should have at least two years of acute care experience in cardiac settings, a nursing degree, Virginia nursing license, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. The role involves caring for patients in a high-acuity environment with opportunities to expand skills in advanced cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cardiac care, especially in telemetry or critical care settings.
• Proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms and understanding their significance.
• 2+ years of recent acute care Cardiac RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a high-acuity cardiac care unit.
• Collaborate with team members in a 24/7 communication environment.

Skills

Experience in cardiac care

Interpreting cardiac rhythms

Nursing interventions for cardiac conditions

Education

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in Nursing

Tools

Advanced bedside monitoring systems

Job description

Sentara Heart Hospital located on the Campus of Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Unit!

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure Unit

Sentara Heart Hospital - Norfolk, VA

• $70.00/hr pay rate
• Temporary Full Time
• 14-week assignment
• DAY Shift
• No benefits

Seeking Travel RNs with the following:

• Demonstrated experience in cardiac care, including working with patients in telemetry, step-down, or critical care settings.
• Proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, including identification of arrhythmias and understanding their clinical significance.
• Solid foundational knowledge of appropriate nursing interventions for various cardiac conditions, including emergency response protocols and medication administration.

Education

• Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale

Experience

• Must have 2 or more years of recent acute care Cardiac hospital RN experience

Advanced Heart Failure Unit (AHFU) Overview

The AHFU is a 24-bed high-acuity cardiac care unit specializing in the treatment of patients with:

• Severe heart failure
• Pre- and post-heart transplant care
• Pulmonary hypertension

While Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and transplant experience are not required, opportunities exist for nurses who are eager to expand their cardiac skill set in these areas.

Clinical Environment & Equipment

• Nurses work with advanced bedside monitoring systems and other high-tech equipment.
• For candidates with previous ICU experience, there are opportunities to titrate intravenous medications based on hemodynamic monitoring.

Team Culture & Communication

• The unit thrives on 24/7 consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork.
• A strong culture of collaboration and mutual support is essential for success on the AHFU.

Staffing & Patient Load

• Nurses typically care for 3–4 patients, depending on acuity levels.

The Advanced Heart Failure unit is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity.