Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,704 per week at Summit Medical Center summary :
As a Travel Nurse RN in the Progressive Care Unit, I provide critical care to patients with complex medical needs, utilizing advanced skills in EKG rhythm interpretation and various cardiac and dialysis procedures. I work in a dynamic team environment, adhering to strict patient care protocols and documentation systems while managing various medical equipment. My role requires critical thinking and adaptability, as I float between PCU and med-surg floors to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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Hospital : Summit Medical CenterAddress : 5655 Frist BoulevardUnit Name : PCUBuilding : Cost Center : 630 / 633Number of Beds : 630 has 34 beds / 633 has 25Patient Ratios : 1 : 4 to 1 : 5 on days, 1 : 5 to 1 : 6 on nightsUnit staffing description : 3 techs when full on 630 and 2 techs when full on 633Type of equipment : bipaps, high flow o2, vapotherm, alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, wound vacs in conjunction with wound careDocumentation system : MeditechScheduling requirements : every other weekend requirement for contract, 3 12 hour shifts a weekFloating policy : may have to float in between PCU units or float to med-surg floorsPatient Experience requirements : hourly rounding on days, every 2 hour rounding on nights, AIDET and keeping up with communication boards on 7th floor. Dept 633 has tv communication boards.Job Requirements
Must have : Critical thinking skills, EKG rhythm interpretation, cardiac drip, insulin drip and heparin drip experiencePeritoneal dialysis experience preferred and peripheral iv skillsAdvanced skills needed : ACLSExperience with bipaps, high flow 02 and multiple oxygen delivery systemsExperience with stroke and post cardiac cath careExperience with tube feedings and NG / dobhoff tubesProcedures performed on unit : Peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, dobhoff / NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes, trouble shooting wound vacsSchedule Information
Contract requires working every other weekend3 12 hour shifts a weekSchedules are 4 weeksUnit Specific Information
Unit Guidelines / Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.Additional Details
Unit does self schedulingMost travelers extend after the first time on PCUCare like family culture on PCU and great teamworkKeywords :
Travel Nurse, PCU, Progressive Care Unit, Critical Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Patient Care, Cardiac Drips, Telehealth, Advanced Nursing Skills
Salary : $1,704
