Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,236 per week at Tact Staff

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/23/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Title:RN - Surgical/PCU

Dept: 7N/7S Surgical
Location: East Campus

Cost Center: 11104

1.General job duties. Types of procedures required.
The Medical-Surgical-Vacular RN manages the care of patients with acute and chronic respiratroy failure, multi-system failure, surgical diagnostic and invasive procedures, vascular diagnostic and invasive procedures.
The Staff RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.
*Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient’s presenting problems/needs in accordance with BryanLGH Medical Center’s procedures.
*Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
*Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
*Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.
*Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
*Evaluates the patient’s response to and effectiveness of interventions.
*Evaluates patient’s progress toward established outcomes.
*Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
*Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.
*Documents patient care and related information according to BryanLGH Medical Center procedures for documentation.
*Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
*Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care.
*Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job

2.Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.)
EPIC charting, MAK scanning medication administration, PACS radiology viewing system, Vocera communication technology, & Pyxis medication storage.

3.Required skills and minimum years of experience.
Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations. Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.

4.Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc)
Basic Life Support (CPR) is required.

5.Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?)
Night or Day 12 hour shifts. Weekend requirements is every other weekend. Employee will never work alone.

6.Floating to other units/departments. (If so, to which units/departments?)
Yes. If we don't need you on our unit you would be asked to go to other patient units on East & West Campus.

7.Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
33 beds

8.Nurse to patient ratio of this unit. (nursing only)
Progressive care 3:1

9.Dress Code:
Royal blue top & black scrub bottoms.

10.Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
Three days of orientation. First day getting general requirments & then the next two shifts on unit/shift you will work on.

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #486811. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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