Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); Sur place; USD 96 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

No benefits

Résumé du poste

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Unit. The position is a 14-week assignment on the night shift as a temporary full-time role with a pay rate of $75.00/hr.

Required: 2+ years of acute cardiac RN experience, licensed in Virginia or a compact state, and BLS/ACLS certifications. The AHFU focuses on severe heart failure, transplant care, and pulmonary hypertension with 24-bed capacity.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of recent acute cardiac hospital RN experience.
• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS certifications.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care for 3–4 cardiac patients per shift.
• Interpret and respond to cardiac rhythms; titrate medications as needed with hemodynamic monitoring.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support advanced heart failure care.
• Utilize advanced bedside monitoring systems and high-tech equipment.

Connaissances

Cardiac care

Telemetry

Critical care

Formation

Nursing degree (Associate/Bachelor/Master/Diploma)

Description du poste

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

• $75.00/hr pay rate
• Temporary Full Time
• 14-week assignment
• Night 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 unitspecializing 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 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.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.

The Sentara Heart Hospital,a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.

Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers higher-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.