Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,012 per week

Certification Details BLS - Basic Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support NIH Stroke Certification Job Details Stepdown RN needed for 13 weeks with possible extension AUTO OFFER 3x12 or 4x12 (OT after 48) Nights; weekdays, EOW, Float, Holidays within contract. Must be willing to float. No block scheduling can be accommodated. Skills required : vents, IV start, Telemetry, PA Lines, Conscious Sedation, Neuro IV titration, Insulin IV experience, strong Neuro experience required Patient types in SDU : This is a general SDU with a variety of patient populations. We primarily see : pulmonary – acute respiratory failure secondary to pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, and / or CHF exacerbation; cardiac - NSTEMI / STEMI not requiring ICU level of care and / or downgrade from ICU, / - cardiac cath, CHF / CMO requiring BIPAP / diuresis, AFIB with RVR requiring Cardizem / Amio gtt, or complete heart block awaiting AICD / Pacemaker; sepsis not requiring pressors; minor trauma – hip / femur / ankle fracture s / p fall; CIWA; DKA requiring insulin gtt; some surgical patients – surgeries typically go to MedSurg or ICU however we do see the occasional vascular surgery (arterial bypass or compartment syndrome requiring neurovascular checks) and / or post-op complications from MedSurg. Typical Ratios are 1 : 4, sometimes 1 : 5 ALL TRAVELERS are expected to float in turn and take MedSurg appropriate ratios which minimally should be 1 : 6 and our hospital sometimes is 1 : 7 on MS Must be EPIC proficient - NO EXCEPTIONS 1 years experience required (would prefer someone with 3 years), travel experience preferred Job Requirements 1 years experience required (would prefer someone with 3 years) Must be EPIC proficient - NO EXCEPTIONS Local Rules : No RN candidates will be accepted if they reside less than 50 miles from facility. Drivers License MUST be provided for address verification prior to any offer acceptance. Qualivis Submission Form and current NURSYS report required on all submissions. All RTO must be included at the time of submittal. Schedule Information 3x12 or 4x12 (OT after 48) Nights; weekdays, EOW, Float, Holidays within contract. Must be willing to float. No block scheduling can be accommodated. Unit Specific Information This is a general SDU with a variety of patient populations. Additional Details I9 required for direct placements. Government issued photo ID required. Photo Identification must be carried on person during hours of service to client. Everify required for direct placements. All RTO must be included at the time of submittal.

Salary : $3,012