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PCU/Stepdown, Travel RN

Mechanicsville, VA

Posted: 11/01/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Type: Healthcare Clinical Job Number: 400010 Pay Rate: Up to $2407/week

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Travel PCU/Stepdown RN to join our dynamic team for travel assignments across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in different healthcare settings while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

**Current available locations include the Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Nebraska regions.**

Unit Specific Details

  • Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit
  • No Local Travelers
  • Must be proficient in lab draws-no phlebotomist
  • May float to ICU for SD holds, med surg, and ED for SD and lower holds
  • Required to work every other weekend and every other major holiday.
  • 3x12s, Nights
  • Patient Population: Adults(18-64 years) and Geriatrics (65 years and older). SD, cardiac, surgical, renal, End stage respiratory, continuous BiPAP.
  • Skill Sets: Cardiac drips and titrations, BiPAP, insulin drips, cardiac rhythmEquipment: Alaris pumps, BiPAP, PCA, GlucoStabilizer, bedside cardiac monitor, Hoyer and Sara Stedy lifts*Ratios are never guaranteed but what the unit attempts to achieve with normal staffing. Ratios are subject to change based on staffing.
  • Scrubs: Navy blue, white, or any combination of the two colors
  • Ratio*: 1:3-4

*Ratios are never guaranteed but what the unit attempts to achieve with normal staffing. Ratios are subject to change based on staffing.

Requirements

  • 1 year of RN experience
  • Current RN license in Virginia or covered by compact
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
  • CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
  • PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
  • 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
  • EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
  • Critical Care Course (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
  • Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
  • Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Facility policies and procedures.
  • Serves as point of contact for patient's care coordination throughout hospital departments and serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers.
  • Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.
  • Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan.

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population.
  • Travel to various locations and healthcare facilities, gaining broad experience and professional growth.
  • Competitive pay and travel benefits.

Apply Now! If you are a passionate and motivated PCU/Stepdown RN looking for a travel opportunity, please submit your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Michelle Kay
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