RN - PCU - Travel - Springfield, IL - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-02 at TravelNurseSource
Springfield, IL 62781
About the Job
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Springfield, Illinois, 62781!
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Job Specialty:** Intermediate Care Medical Cardiac **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** Night Shift (3x12-Hour: 18:45 - 07:15) **Guaranteed Hours:** Hours may be reduced up to 36 hours over a thirteen-week assignment without compensation for canceled hours. **Experience:** Minimum 2 years required. First-time applicants accepted. Previous charge experience and teaching hospital experience preferred. **License:** Must have an active Illinois license or be in the application process with an active ETA. **Certifications:** ACLS and BLS required. **Must-Have:** - MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience - Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias - Experience with cardiac monitoring and emergency response - Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band - IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including accessing ports, arterial line management, and blood product administration - Management of cardiac and vasoactive drips, administration of PCA - Experience with surgical drains and respiratory case skills like chest tubes and various oxygen delivery systems - Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac - Experience in Cerner required **Job Description:** - Work every other weekend as part of the required shifts - Float within scope to meet facility needs and to like units as needed - Open to accommodating block schedule; coordinate with manager for schedule requests - Clinical setting involves acute care in a large facility - Will participate in orientation, which includes 16 non-billable hours - Required to complete modules virtually on the first day and annually thereafter - Engage in various aspects of patient care, particularly cardiac and critical care scenarios - Manage telemetry both on the unit and remotely - Handle a range of case skills across multidisciplinary areas such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, neurological/psychiatric, and respiratory - Maintain professional standards in line with facility protocols and participate in continuous professional development sessions as required Flu vaccine is required with medical/religious exemptions only, while COVID-19 vaccine is not required.
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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingAdapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. As 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. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. 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.
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Job Specialty:** Intermediate Care Medical Cardiac **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** Night Shift (3x12-Hour: 18:45 - 07:15) **Guaranteed Hours:** Hours may be reduced up to 36 hours over a thirteen-week assignment without compensation for canceled hours. **Experience:** Minimum 2 years required. First-time applicants accepted. Previous charge experience and teaching hospital experience preferred. **License:** Must have an active Illinois license or be in the application process with an active ETA. **Certifications:** ACLS and BLS required. **Must-Have:** - MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience - Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias - Experience with cardiac monitoring and emergency response - Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band - IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including accessing ports, arterial line management, and blood product administration - Management of cardiac and vasoactive drips, administration of PCA - Experience with surgical drains and respiratory case skills like chest tubes and various oxygen delivery systems - Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac - Experience in Cerner required **Job Description:** - Work every other weekend as part of the required shifts - Float within scope to meet facility needs and to like units as needed - Open to accommodating block schedule; coordinate with manager for schedule requests - Clinical setting involves acute care in a large facility - Will participate in orientation, which includes 16 non-billable hours - Required to complete modules virtually on the first day and annually thereafter - Engage in various aspects of patient care, particularly cardiac and critical care scenarios - Manage telemetry both on the unit and remotely - Handle a range of case skills across multidisciplinary areas such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, neurological/psychiatric, and respiratory - Maintain professional standards in line with facility protocols and participate in continuous professional development sessions as required Flu vaccine is required with medical/religious exemptions only, while COVID-19 vaccine is not required.
26142928EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
