Modality | Cardiology RN |
Gross weekly pay | $2,157/week |
All-inclusive hourly rate | $59.92/hour |
Shift length | 3 x 12 Nights hours |
Start date | ASAP |
Location | Fort Wayne, IN |
With beaches, boating, and salmon fishing in Michigan City and Gary bordering Lake Michigan, there is more to Indiana than might appear at first glance. The agricultural heartland even has cross country skiing and snowmobiling to go with the Cornball Express. Southwest Indiana near Evansville is renowned for the well-preserved Native American Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The largest city and state capital is famous worldwide for its Indianapolis 500 race. Even locals living in the suburbs often overlook the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, the old Union Station museum cluster, and downtown Canal Walk, to name but a few landmarks. South Bend is synonymous with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Are you an RN with experience in cardiology looking for a new challenge? As a Travel Cardiology RN, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and provide care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to heart and cardiovascular conditions. This role requires an RN who can work efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, has strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and can adapt to changing situations.
To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a cardiology setting, as well as an active RN license in good standing, and certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and others as required by the facility. Experience in conducting Lexiscan and Dobutamine studies and certifications such as the CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) are preferred.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Conducting Lexiscan and Dobutamine stress tests to evaluate heart function
Assisting physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to heart and cardiovascular conditions
Administering medications and monitoring patients during procedures
Documenting patient information and updating medical records
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Participating in quality improvement initiatives
Providing education and support to patients and their families
Common Cardiology Procedures:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Stress tests (Lexiscan, Dobutamine)
Echocardiogram
Holter monitoring
Event monitoring
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
Coronary angiography
Electrophysiology studies (EPS)