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Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc

Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $45 per hour

Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, us, 27110


Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline:

RNStart Date:

11/11/2024Duration:

13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:

12 hoursEmployment Type:

Local ContractJOB DETAILS:

Target Ratios: 1:5-6 (Mixed acuity unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients with ratios of 1:6)

*36-48 hrs can be offered. OT will be offered after 48 hrs has been reached.

Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the Unit through the Holidays!

12 HOUR NIGHTS; 18:45 - 07:15

***RTO 7 DAYS MAX for Client Auto Offer***

***Unit Can Accommodate Block Scheduling***

Float Requirement: required to float to like units.

Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks but staffing needs may require more.

### RTO after booking is NOT allowed and is NOT allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a Cancel and DNR ###

***Unit Can Accommodate Block Scheduling***

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year required.

Traveler Experience: Unit WILL ACCEPTS 1st time traveler.

Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes

Skills: IV start, Vents, Telemetry and cpap/bipap, Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias.

Certs: ACLS, BLS

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:

Certs: NIHSS

Patient Population:

COPD, Client, Resp distress, Covid-19, FLU, PE's.

***Patient population currently includes care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positive.***

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS:

Our acuity is on the higher end of a med-surg unit, but we do operate with a team lead present in a 3:1 that rounds the whole unit, 2 respiratory therapists that are rounding, and an assistant nurse manager on shift including weekends. We do take ventilators on our unit but they are for chronic trach/vent patients. Our model is that no nurse has more than one vent patient at a time. Our unit is 48 beds in total. Our CNA's are a 9-10:1. Most of our patient population is going to be COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients with chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP. Many have comorbidities as well as telemetry monitoring.

Recognizing the high ratios and acuity, the following resources are available on the unit:

An Admission/Discharge nurse

Assistant Nurse Manager

Vascular Access Team

RRT

Code Team

Behavioral Health Team

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

Chest tubes

Drips:

Dopamine

Cardizem

Heparin

vents, trachs, bipaps/cpaps

UNIT SYSTEMS:

Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR

SCHEDULING TYPE:

Unit Can Accommodate Block Scheduling

UNIT ORIENTATION:

24 hours

SCRUBS:

white or navy blue

*** INTERNAL NOTES ***

Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty

***Unit Can Accommodate Block Scheduling***Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc Job ID #23409103. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PCUAbout Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc

TALENT Healthcare Staffing Services (THSS), a distinguished spin-off from TALENTSoftware Services with a rich 35-year legacy in the staffing industry.

Founded by Dave Iacarella, a Service-Disabled Vietnam-Era Veteran, THSS isdedicated to meeting the evolving needs of healthcare clients in nursing, allied, andclinical staffing.Our vision is rooted in unparalleled human capital solutions for Health Systems,Hospitals, and Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities.At THSS, our commitment goes beyond placement. We ensure meticulousonboarding and prioritize the quality and productivity of our resources, reflecting ourdedication to long-term partnerships and client success.

As a veteran-led organization, THSS embodies service, integrity, and excellence inhealthcare staffing. We believe in aligning talent with healthcare needs, positioningTHSS as your trusted partner in the dynamic landscape of healthcare staffing.

Visit us at

https://talenthealthcarestaffing.com/

to learn more and get started today.