MedWave Healthcare Staffing
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,433 per week
MedWave Healthcare Staffing, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States,
MedWave Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in South Charleston, West Virginia.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
10/21/2024Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelUnit: PCU - Stepdown-Must Have: previous travel experience,- # of Beds: 11 (increasing 11-12 beds following ICU expansion. Later 2023)- Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patients- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Post op vascular; hemodynamically stable cardiacdysrhythmias, CVA, Sepsis, Renal patients, Stable acute MI, Unstable angina, Post Cardiac Cathwith PCTA or with a significant blockage- Experience: Due to need to float to ICU or Stepdown, ICU skill set is required , Bipap, Cpap,Mechanical Ventilation, telemetry, critical drips, post cardiac cath care required, CRRT and IABPpreferred. 1-2 years cricial care experience.- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Lose doseDopamine- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge Nurse ICU as resource for PCU, Charge Nurse assignedin PCU with patients, House Supervisor 24/7- Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes, one PCT (C.N.A) for 10 patients; however, the nursesassist with general care and unit clerk duties when indicated- RT Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, High flow O2, Mechanical ventilation via Tracheostomy, specialtybeds, IV pumps- Is there tele on this unit?: Yes there is a Monitor Tech 24/7, RNs read strips- Weekend Requirement: Every other- Holiday Requirement: Rotational- Floating Requirement: Travel staff are required to float to Med-Surg Telemetry if not needed in ICUor Stepdown. Also required to float to the Emergency Department to care for boarded PCU or ICUpatients.- Scrub Color/Dress code: RN/LPN - Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter, scrubs must besolid color, no embroidery and/or patterns on scrubs. WVU Medicine or solid color fleece zip-upsmay be worn in grey, black, navy or royal blue. Solid undershirts may be worn in white, grey, orblack 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 NursingOrientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hourorientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 daysfrom start date.About MedWave Healthcare Staffing
Whether you're a first-time traveler just learning the ropes or an experienced travel nurse looking for your next perfect gig, you can count on the healthcare recruiters of MedWave Healthcare Staffing.
Benefits
Weekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursCompany provided housing optionsMileage reimbursementDental benefitsVision benefits
Specialty:
PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
10/21/2024Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelUnit: PCU - Stepdown-Must Have: previous travel experience,- # of Beds: 11 (increasing 11-12 beds following ICU expansion. Later 2023)- Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patients- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Post op vascular; hemodynamically stable cardiacdysrhythmias, CVA, Sepsis, Renal patients, Stable acute MI, Unstable angina, Post Cardiac Cathwith PCTA or with a significant blockage- Experience: Due to need to float to ICU or Stepdown, ICU skill set is required , Bipap, Cpap,Mechanical Ventilation, telemetry, critical drips, post cardiac cath care required, CRRT and IABPpreferred. 1-2 years cricial care experience.- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Lose doseDopamine- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge Nurse ICU as resource for PCU, Charge Nurse assignedin PCU with patients, House Supervisor 24/7- Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes, one PCT (C.N.A) for 10 patients; however, the nursesassist with general care and unit clerk duties when indicated- RT Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, High flow O2, Mechanical ventilation via Tracheostomy, specialtybeds, IV pumps- Is there tele on this unit?: Yes there is a Monitor Tech 24/7, RNs read strips- Weekend Requirement: Every other- Holiday Requirement: Rotational- Floating Requirement: Travel staff are required to float to Med-Surg Telemetry if not needed in ICUor Stepdown. Also required to float to the Emergency Department to care for boarded PCU or ICUpatients.- Scrub Color/Dress code: RN/LPN - Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter, scrubs must besolid color, no embroidery and/or patterns on scrubs. WVU Medicine or solid color fleece zip-upsmay be worn in grey, black, navy or royal blue. Solid undershirts may be worn in white, grey, orblack 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 NursingOrientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hourorientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 daysfrom start date.About MedWave Healthcare Staffing
Whether you're a first-time traveler just learning the ropes or an experienced travel nurse looking for your next perfect gig, you can count on the healthcare recruiters of MedWave Healthcare Staffing.
Benefits
Weekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursCompany provided housing optionsMileage reimbursementDental benefitsVision benefits