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 (RN) **Job Specialty:** Progressive Care Unit (PCU) **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** 19:00-07:00 **Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified **Experience:** Minimum 2 years **License:** Valid RN license **Certifications:** BLS, ACLS, NIH **Must-Have:** - Advanced skills with Cardiac knowledge - Experience with Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips **Job Description:** - Unit consists of 30 beds with a patient ratio of 5-6:1. - Staffing includes a unit clerk during the day, and 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) day and night. - Use of Welch Allyn vitals neuron, Novameter glucose, Philips Telemetry, and MP2s. - Documentation system used is the Meditech version. - Medication management includes WOW with med drawers and PyxisES dispensing system. - Scheduling requires working equivalent of every other weekend. - Floating may be required to other Medical-Surgical areas depending on skill mix. - Patient experience is enhanced through bedside rounding and hourly rounding with 5Ps checked. - Collaborate with PCTs to report known needs at the beginning and during shifts. - Engage with departmental focus areas through information provided on the glass board and scrolling video kiosk. - Dress code requires RN- Navy attire; CNA/PCT-ceil blue scrub set and jacket optional. Permissible t-shirt colors are white, blue, grey, or black without graphics. - No artificial or gel nails or gel nail polish allowed. - Document telemetry application, rhythm strips, and place in chart each shift. - NO PASS ZONE implemented for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms. - Charge Nurses with extensive years of seniority provide leadership support. - Shared Governance available per units and facility. This role is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with recognition programs such as the Daisy and Bee Awards. Please consider joining a team with experienced Charge Nurses and participate in Shared Governance initiatives.
25904436EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingAs a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Job Specialty:** Progressive Care Unit (PCU) **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** 19:00-07:00 **Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified **Experience:** Minimum 2 years **License:** Valid RN license **Certifications:** BLS, ACLS, NIH **Must-Have:** - Advanced skills with Cardiac knowledge - Experience with Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips **Job Description:** - Unit consists of 30 beds with a patient ratio of 5-6:1. - Staffing includes a unit clerk during the day, and 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) day and night. - Use of Welch Allyn vitals neuron, Novameter glucose, Philips Telemetry, and MP2s. - Documentation system used is the Meditech version. - Medication management includes WOW with med drawers and PyxisES dispensing system. - Scheduling requires working equivalent of every other weekend. - Floating may be required to other Medical-Surgical areas depending on skill mix. - Patient experience is enhanced through bedside rounding and hourly rounding with 5Ps checked. - Collaborate with PCTs to report known needs at the beginning and during shifts. - Engage with departmental focus areas through information provided on the glass board and scrolling video kiosk. - Dress code requires RN- Navy attire; CNA/PCT-ceil blue scrub set and jacket optional. Permissible t-shirt colors are white, blue, grey, or black without graphics. - No artificial or gel nails or gel nail polish allowed. - Document telemetry application, rhythm strips, and place in chart each shift. - NO PASS ZONE implemented for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms. - Charge Nurses with extensive years of seniority provide leadership support. - Shared Governance available per units and facility. This role is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with recognition programs such as the Daisy and Bee Awards. Please consider joining a team with experienced Charge Nurses and participate in Shared Governance initiatives.
25904436EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
