Travel Nurse RN - PCU in South Charleston, WV - Excellent Benefits 2024-09-30 - TravelNurseSource
South Charleston, WV 25309
About the Job
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in South Charleston, West Virginia, 25309!
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Job Specialty:** PCU/Stepdown **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** 12-Hour Days, Rotate Every Other Weekend and Holidays, 3 Shifts per Week **Guaranteed Hours:** 36 Hours per Week **Experience:** Minimum 1 Year of Experience Required; 1-2 Years of Critical Care Experience Preferred **License:** Required for Submission **Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, NIHSS **Must-Have:** ICU Skill Set, Experience with Bipap, Cpap, Mechanical Ventilation, Telemetry, Critical Drips, Post Cardiac Cath Care; CRRT and IABP Preferred **Job Description:** - Provide care for patients in a PCU/Stepdown environment with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. - Handle common diagnoses including post-op vascular, hemodynamically stable cardiac dysrhythmias, CVA, sepsis, renal conditions, stable acute MI, unstable angina, post-cardiac cath with PCTA or significant blockage. - Required to float to ICU or Stepdown units and Emergency Department for boarded PCU or ICU patients if not needed in primary unit. - RNs will titrate drips such as Insulin, Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, and low-dose Dopamine. - Support from a Charge Nurse in ICU as a resource for PCU, with a House Supervisor available 24/7. - Collaborate with nurse aides, with one PCT for every 10 patients, assisting with general care and unit clerk duties when needed. - Expertise required in dealing with RT equipment including Cpap, Bipap, high flow O2, mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy, specialty beds, and IV pumps. - Utilize tele monitoring, with a Monitor Tech available 24/7; RNs are responsible for reading strips. - Adhere to the dress code of navy scrubs for RNs/LPNs and dark grey/pewter for Techs; solid color, matching undershirts and closed-toed shoes are required. - Participate in an orientation process including a day of general hospital orientation, a full day of nursing orientation, required computer training, and two 12-hour orientation shifts with a preceptor. - Comply with a cancellation policy allowing (2) shifts per 13-week assignments or greater, and (1) shift for assignments less than 13 weeks. - Familiarity with charting systems such as Meditech and EPIC is necessary.
25893103EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingAdapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. 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. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. 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:** PCU/Stepdown **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** 12-Hour Days, Rotate Every Other Weekend and Holidays, 3 Shifts per Week **Guaranteed Hours:** 36 Hours per Week **Experience:** Minimum 1 Year of Experience Required; 1-2 Years of Critical Care Experience Preferred **License:** Required for Submission **Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, NIHSS **Must-Have:** ICU Skill Set, Experience with Bipap, Cpap, Mechanical Ventilation, Telemetry, Critical Drips, Post Cardiac Cath Care; CRRT and IABP Preferred **Job Description:** - Provide care for patients in a PCU/Stepdown environment with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. - Handle common diagnoses including post-op vascular, hemodynamically stable cardiac dysrhythmias, CVA, sepsis, renal conditions, stable acute MI, unstable angina, post-cardiac cath with PCTA or significant blockage. - Required to float to ICU or Stepdown units and Emergency Department for boarded PCU or ICU patients if not needed in primary unit. - RNs will titrate drips such as Insulin, Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, and low-dose Dopamine. - Support from a Charge Nurse in ICU as a resource for PCU, with a House Supervisor available 24/7. - Collaborate with nurse aides, with one PCT for every 10 patients, assisting with general care and unit clerk duties when needed. - Expertise required in dealing with RT equipment including Cpap, Bipap, high flow O2, mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy, specialty beds, and IV pumps. - Utilize tele monitoring, with a Monitor Tech available 24/7; RNs are responsible for reading strips. - Adhere to the dress code of navy scrubs for RNs/LPNs and dark grey/pewter for Techs; solid color, matching undershirts and closed-toed shoes are required. - Participate in an orientation process including a day of general hospital orientation, a full day of nursing orientation, required computer training, and two 12-hour orientation shifts with a preceptor. - Comply with a cancellation policy allowing (2) shifts per 13-week assignments or greater, and (1) shift for assignments less than 13 weeks. - Familiarity with charting systems such as Meditech and EPIC is necessary.
25893103EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
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