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Registered Nurse (Casual) - Cardiothoracic ICU

Description

UPMC Altoona is hiring a casual Registered Nurse to help support the Cardiothoracic ICU!  If you have 1 year of nursing experience and are looking for some flexible work, this would be a perfect opportunity for you!

 

*Set pay rate for this position is $30.00/hour*

 

 

The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit is an 8-bed unit that serves the adult population requiring a high level of critical care services.  The Cardiothoracic ICU allows the nurse to function in an ICU as well as collaborating with our Intensive Care Team to serve the critically ill patients.  We are the unit of choice for post-operative Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and post-operative management of vascular surgery patients.  What makes Cardiothoracic ICU a special place to work?  The amazing team of nurses, physicians, and respiratory therapists working closely to provide exceptional care to patients in our community!  

 

As a member of this team you will provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process, provide leadership for the nursing team, and contribute to the education of a variety of members of the staff and students. 



Responsibilities:

 

  • Document/records appropriate information required in performance of responsibilities in relation to the job description.
  • General nursing ability.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year experience


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Act 34

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