RN - PCU - Travel - Chattanooga, TN - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-02 at TravelNurseSource
Chattanooga, TN 37404
About the Job
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404!
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Job Specialty:** Progressive Care Unit (PCU) **Job Duration:** 13 weeks **Shift:** 07:00-19:00 **Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified **Experience:** Minimum 2 years of experience **License:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) **Must-Have:** - ACLS/BLS certification - Cardiac knowledge preferred - Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips **Job Description:** - Work within a 30-bed unit with a patient ratio of 5-6:1 - Collaborate with unit clerks, PCTs, and nursing supervisors - Utilize equipment such as Welch Allyn vital signs devices, Novameter glucose monitors, Philips Telemetry, and MP2s - Document using the Meditech-HCA version system - Employ the WOW with med drawers and PyxisES dispensing system - Follow scheduling requirements, including working equivalent of every other weekend - Float to other M/S areas, including general MS, Ortho, PCU, and M/S surgical with oncology, as per skill mix needs - Perform bedside and hourly rounding, and communicate known needs to PCTs effectively - Engage in documentation of telemetry application, acknowledging rhythm strips each shift - Adhere to the "No Pass Zone" policy for bed, call lights, and IV alarms - Follow the dress code of navy scrubs for RNs, with the option for approved undershirts We offer a supportive environment with experienced Charge Nurses, shared governance, and recognition programs such as Daisy and Bee Awards, and iHEAL nominations.
26066173EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingAdvocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. 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. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Job Specialty:** Progressive Care Unit (PCU) **Job Duration:** 13 weeks **Shift:** 07:00-19:00 **Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified **Experience:** Minimum 2 years of experience **License:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) **Must-Have:** - ACLS/BLS certification - Cardiac knowledge preferred - Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips **Job Description:** - Work within a 30-bed unit with a patient ratio of 5-6:1 - Collaborate with unit clerks, PCTs, and nursing supervisors - Utilize equipment such as Welch Allyn vital signs devices, Novameter glucose monitors, Philips Telemetry, and MP2s - Document using the Meditech-HCA version system - Employ the WOW with med drawers and PyxisES dispensing system - Follow scheduling requirements, including working equivalent of every other weekend - Float to other M/S areas, including general MS, Ortho, PCU, and M/S surgical with oncology, as per skill mix needs - Perform bedside and hourly rounding, and communicate known needs to PCTs effectively - Engage in documentation of telemetry application, acknowledging rhythm strips each shift - Adhere to the "No Pass Zone" policy for bed, call lights, and IV alarms - Follow the dress code of navy scrubs for RNs, with the option for approved undershirts We offer a supportive environment with experienced Charge Nurses, shared governance, and recognition programs such as Daisy and Bee Awards, and iHEAL nominations.
26066173EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
