RN - PCU - Travel - Charleston, WV - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-07 at TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Charleston, West Virginia, 25304!

About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Job Specialty:** Progressive Care Unit (PCU) **Job Duration:** 8-Week Assignment **Shift:** Night Shift, 4x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) **Guaranteed Hours:** 36 or 48-hour contract options **Experience:** Minimum 2 Years of RN Experience Required **License:** WV RN License or Compact License (Pending License Acceptable) **Certifications:** - BLS, ACLS (via American Heart Association) - PALS (if required by unit) **Must-Have:** - Experience with chest tube insertion assistance, management, and removal - Central line experience - Experience with external/internal pacemakers and wound vacs **Job Description:** - Start between November 11 and December 11 - Work 48 hours per week - Must work during holidays: Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day - 29 Beds - Progressive care for post-op open heart and other cardiothoracic post-surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring - Accepts Med/Surg overflow - Orientation held every other week on Thursday - 4:1 Patient Ratio - Every other weekend required - Must be open to accommodating blocked schedule requests - Must provide two manager or charge references within the past two years - Must be willing to float within the scope to meet facility needs - COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine required with medical exemptions only Hospital Highlights: - Level IV Trauma Center - Major teaching hospital, member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems - Total Staffed Beds: 838 - Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN) - Charting: Cerner

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling.

In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities.

Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing.

Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability.

Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need.