Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,149 per week at Thomas Memorial Hospital summary:
The Travel Nurse RN specializes in the Progressive Care Unit, providing critical care for patients with various cardiac and post-operative conditions. Required skills include proficiency in ICU-level care, mechanical ventilation, and administering critical drips, along with certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The role involves working 12-hour night shifts with a patient ratio of 1 nurse to 4 patients and requires flexibility to float to different units as needed.
Certification Details
BLSACLSNIHSS
Job Details
Hospital in West Virginia in need of Tele travel nurses.Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Post op vascular; hemodynamically stable cardiac dysrhythmias, CVA, Sepsis, Renal patients, Stable acute MI, Unstable angina, Post Cardiac Cath with PCTA or with a significant blockage.
Job Requirements
ICU skill set is required1-2 years critical care experienceRequired Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSExperience: Bipap, Cpap, Mechanical Ventilation, telemetry, critical drips, post cardiac cath care required, CRRT and IABP preferred.
Schedule Information
12 hour shifts 36 hours per week1845-0715 Rotating weekends and holidays night shiftWeekend Requirement: Every otherHoliday Requirement: RotationalFloating Requirement: Travel staff are required to float to Med-Surg Telemetry if not needed in ICU or Stepdown. Also required to float to the Emergency Department to care for boarded PCU or ICU patients.
Unit Specific Information
Unit: PCU - Stepdown
Additional Details
Deal breakers: Arterial Line experience, Post Fem Pop, Post Endarterectomy, ECAR, TVAR# of Beds: 11 (increasing 11-12 beds following ICU expansion. Later 2023)Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patientsCharge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge Nurse ICU as resource for PCU, Charge Nurse assigned in PCU with patients, House Supervisor 24/7Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes, one PCT (C.N.A) for 10 patients; however, the nurses assist with general care and unit clerk duties when indicatedRT Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, High flow O2, Mechanical ventilation via Tracheostomy, specialty beds, IV pumpsScrub Color/Dress code: RN/LPN - Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter, scrubs must be solid color, no embroidery and/or patterns on scrubs. WVU Medicine or solid color fleece zip-ups may be worn in grey, black, navy or royal blue. Solid undershirts may be worn in white, grey, or black in matching color to the scrub top. Closed toed shoes only. No crocs.Unit/Department specific orientation: First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hour orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start date.
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Critical Care, Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, Telemetry, Mechanical Ventilation, Nursing Jobs, Healthcare
