We are seeking a Float Pool Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a float RN, flex nurse or pool nurse at Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. Our Float Pool Nurse will work in our ICU, CCU, Telemetry and/or Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit, providing patient care across these two areas. Telemetry units will focus on patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, often those recovering from cardiac events, surgeries, or dealing with heart-related conditions. Med-Surg units cater to a wide variety of patients with medical conditions or those recovering from surgeries. The Float RN will need to adapt to the specific needs of the Med Surg unit and Tele unit.

Bonus Options:  up to $10,000 

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions
• administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications
• perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms
• provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices
• React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• 3 Years of Registered Nurse Experience Required 
• Current valid State Registered Nurse License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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