Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,898 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/02/2024 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Rate: $115 Radius: $110: 51-100 miles Local: $105: 50 miles or less Assignment for 20-32 weeks RN for PCU: 12H Nights, 36H Only; Will be assigned to float team; Every other weekend required; BLS ACLS, and NIHSS required; NIHSS required prior to start; NY License, or proof of application with date, required at time of submittal; Minimum of 1 year tele experience required; Insulin drips, cardiac drips, starting IV’s, post cardiac cath. EPIC experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable; Monday to Sunday; Bi-weekly Orientations on Monday. IVS to OFFER; This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, Fac type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit. Please ensure all employment gaps over 30 days are explained. Covid and Flu declinations accepted- please have either proof or declinations in packet. No block schedules for any reason. Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended. Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November – April Facility Name: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Total of Facility Beds: 341 Unit Name: PCU Unit Specialty: PCU Total of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: Teaching Facility: ? Y ? N Teaching Hospital Experience Required: ? Y ? N Trauma Level: 2 Prior Travel Experience Required: ? Y ? N preferred Minimum Years Clinical Experience Required: 1 year Minimum Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 1 year Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS Certifications Preferred: note any others Nurse Patient Ratio by shift: 3:1 Circulate/Scrub as applicable: Ancillary Assistance: CNA/ PCT: ? Y ? N staff per shift: 3 Unit clerk/Secretary: ? Y ? N staff per shift: Other: Telemetry tech staff per shift: Advanced Practice on the unit: Days of Orientation: 1 - 2 Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility: ? U ? F Patient Care Modality: acute inpatient Progressive Care Tele Dress Code Scrubs/color: navy blue or white Shoes: closed toe nonskid Jewelry: minimal Hair/Beard: groomed, professional hair. No beard Nail Polish: no artificial Documentation System: EPIC Medication System: MAK Floating Required: ? Y ? N To what units/facilities: travelers will float 1st to appropriate units Describe the rotation: nurses will be expected to be part of the Resource Float team Charge required: ? Y ? N Scheduling: will post Shift Hours: 7a/ 7p will post Rotation Schedule: If posted Self-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements: yes usually every other Call Requirements: No Holiday Requirements: yes, if needed Patient Population (Diagnoses): Acute Coronary Syndrome, Bipap/CPAP with compromised gas exchange, Cardiac diagnosis requiring closer monitoring, minimally titrating inotropic/vasodilator/antiarrhythmic/anti-platelet drips, Post PTCA/stent with arterial/venous sheath, Drug toxicity requiring advanced monitoring/frequent observation, ETOH withdrawal patient with high potential of airway compromise requiring frequent sedation, thrombolytic therapy for ACS or vascular patency, major vascular surgery or leg by pass with comorbidities, Hypotension/hemodynamic instability, insulin drip therapy, Heart Failure, Carotid surgery, Electrical cardioversion, Carotid surgery, Active rewarming for temperature regulation Age Range: adult Special Equipment: (For example: IV Pumps: Type; Invasive Monitoring; Monitors: Type; ECMO; Ventilators: Type; ABG: Type) Respiratory available 24/7 for support ? Y ? N Anesthesia available 24/7 for support ? Y ? N Who manages ventilators: Only home vents on unit Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols: (For example: Drips; Infusions; Phlebotomy; Starting IVs; EKGs; Transports; Weaning; Nebulizer to Inhaler; Starting IVs, performing venipuncture, Performing EKGs; Discontinuing sheaths) Insulin drips, cardiac drips, starting IV’s, post cardiac cath. Additional Unit Specific Information: ACLS trained required, telemetry required Tact Medical Staffing Job ID 495949. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown About Tact Staff Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you. Be Adventurous, Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.