Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,092 per week in Allentown, PA

ID: 51843782 Shift: 19:00-07:30 Description: Description:Do NOT submit anyone who lives less than 50 miles radius from the LVHN position worksite & Submission attestation must be provided when presenting Travel RNs****REQUIRED: PROOF ofCOVID& FLU vaccination MUST be provided at time candidate is submitted! Declinations are accepted.*******Please note: LVHN requires a full Hep B series (3 doses) or positive Hep B antibodydocumentation**TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO FLOAT TO MULTIPLE UNITS.Progressive Care Floating Position. Candidate will float between progressive units and occasionally med/surg.AUTO OFFER - MUST INCLUDE CLINICAL INTERVIEW AT TIME OF SUBMISSION.No RTOProgressive Care Floating Position. This is a floating position, candidate will not be assigned to one unit.Experience Needed: progressive/step down experience; phlebotomy, IV starts, cardiac rhythm interpretation, drips (such as amiodarone, Cardizem, heparin, insulin), chest tube management, epidural/PCA management, fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, Telemetry, Post Cath/EP procedures, low level drips, nitro, milrinone, dobutamine.REQUIRED: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSUnit Information: All patients are monitored on telemetry or portable hardwire.*Cardiothoracic/post cardiac surgery, valve replacements, post mitraclip (interventional approach mitral valve repair), lung resections (both open and robotic), thorascopic lung reduction*Patients with chest tubes or Asept for pneumothorax, pleural effusion*Vascular surgery carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop, etc, endovascular aortic repair, abdominal aortic repair, venous thrombolysis, post aortogram*Rapid response patients from med-surg for arrhythmia/rate control (afib with RVR)*Transfers from medical-surgical ICU (respiratory failure, complex surgeries)*ED admissions for sepsis requiring low level monitoring*COPD and CHF exacerbation*Other patients who normally go to med-surg after procedures who have subsequent cardiac sequelae requiring low level monitoring (i.e. new onset afib with RVR)*Infusions: amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, heparinProvides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.Certifications - Required*AHA BLS - Basic Life Support Certification*AHA ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification*AHA NIHSS CertificationEducation - Required*Graduate of accredited Nursing programExperience - Required*1-2 years Acute Care Experience in Cardiac/ PCU*Telemetry, Post Cath/EP procedures, low level drips, nitro, milrinone, dobutamine, Cardizem*EPICLicenses - Required*Registered Nurse State of PennsylvaniaKnowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required*Successful completion of Registered Nurse orientation.*Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.*Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.*Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.*Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.*Basic computer skills.Additional Qualifications - Preferred*NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification, as per unit requirement*PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, as per unit requirement General CommentsTimesheet Approver (Primary and Backup): Primary - Amy Schwarz / Backup Jennifer Ramirez and Courtney WerleyIs this position patient facing? (Y or N):YIs this a remote position? (Y or N):NClinical or for your Colors/Dress Hours (24/36/40):36Float Cost MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNITCC_1004-093437B MEDICAL SURGICAL UNITCC_1004-093454K MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNITCC_1004-09349OBSERVATION UNITCC_1004-09350TRANSITIONAL TRAUMA UNITCC_1004-093524KSCC_1004-093537K ORTHOPEDICSCC_1004-09354EXPRESS ADMISSIONSCC_1004-093557A - NEUROSCIENCE UNITCC_1004-093565KSCC_1004-093575K MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNITCC_1004-093586K MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNITCC_1004-09359PROGRESSIVE CORONARY CARE UNITCC_1004-09360TRANSITIONAL OPEN HEART UNITCC_1004-093613A IPCUCC_1004-093626C MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNITCC_1004-093635B TRANSITIONAL TRAUMA UNITCC_1004-09366BURN CENTERCC_1004-09375CLINICAL SERVICES ORIENTATIONCC_1004-095226KS INPATIENTREHAB FACILITYCC_1004-093867KS INPATIENT REHAB FACILITYCC_1004-093874C LLMCC_1004-094177CP MED SURGCC_1004-094385C MED SURGCC_1004-09440 No. of Positions: 1/2. Position creation Replacement Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:84