What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN position at Skyline Med Staff Nursing?
Job Title: Progressive Care Unit RN Travel Nurse
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing assignment in Flushing, New York.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
You should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
- Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Requirements:
To succeed as a PCU Travel Nurse with our organization, you will possess the following qualifications:
- Experience working in an acute care setting within the last 1-2 years.
- A valid ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
What We Offer:
We take pride in providing exceptional support to our healthcare travelers before, during, and after their assignments. Our dedicated staff understands the stress associated with preparing for a travel assignment and strives to make the process smooth and hassle-free.
We offer a range of benefits to our travelers, including:
- Guaranteed pay.
- Paid sick leave.
- Travel reimbursement.
- Your way is paid - we cover all costs associated with obtaining necessary licenses and certifications.
- Housing options through our Easy Stay program or company-provided housing.
- Liability, vision, dental, and health insurance from day one.