Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,142 per week
Tact Staff, Lawton, OK, United States
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/05/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
33 bed Step Down Unit with Cardiovascular specialty. Ratio 1:4. Hours 6a-1830p. Will care for a variety of patients including CP rule out, STEMI, NSTEMI, post CABG, post thoracotomy, post peripheral vascular surgery/procedure, respiratory failure with BIPAP or Airvo, dysrhythmias or blood pressures requiring IV intervention and monitoring, CHF, sepsis, etc... Post Cardiac Cath Lab patients are recovered on the unit and nursing is responsible for management of arterial sheaths. Pressors or IV infusions are not titrated on CVCU.
Submission Requirements
At least 1 year of experience - RequiredFloat to Med/Surg or ER to take CVCU/Med Surg holds - RequiredMUST HAVE CARDIAC EXPERIENCE (not just ICU) - Required, please notate on profileNO BLOCK SCHEDULING - Flexibility RequiredRecent traveler experience - highly preferred Profile Requirements:Work HistorySkills Checklist ((Cardiac ICU Checklist), current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two yearsLicensure & Certifications (OK State License or compact & BLS, ACLS - AHA, NIH)Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)
Certification Requirements
ACLS (AHA)
BLS (AHA)
NIHSS
State License Requirements
Oklahoma
About the Facility
Today, Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a 265-bed regional referral center and integrated delivery system providing medical services in virtually every specialty. The success of this progressive organization has been made possible through the courage, foresight, and spirit of human kindness of the citizens of Comanche County and is a direct result of the vision and leadership of people too numerous to name.As we reflect upon over 60 years of community service, it is rewarding to know that we are still living the charitable mission for which we were founded half a century ago – to provide access to comprehensive and quality healthcare for all. As we look to the future, we are reminded that our purpose has and will always be to enhance the quality and quantity of life of those we serve in Southwest Oklahoma. Specific Policies: Multipliers - No increased rate for OT, Holiday, and Call-Back Rebate - This client has a rebate of 1% of all billings related to this assignment; passthrough expenses are not subject to any rebates. Please see section 14.6.1 of SSP Master Agreement for details.Orientation - Allied and Therapy Travelers start orientation on Tuesdays. Nursing Travelers start orientation on ThursdaysTravelers will expect about 6 hours worth of modules to complete prior to start. Logins will typically be provided one week in advance of start date. If modules are completed prior to their initial start date Comanche will compensate them $250. In order to process payment, agency must upload completed transcripts into the compliance section of Trio. Call Policy - On Call paid out at $2 per hour with 1 Hour MinimumLocal Policy - Applicants within 50 miles of Comanche County will be considered for a placement at 11% less the travel rate. 1 Year NIH Certification Link: of Beds: 33 bed cardiovascular care unit.Patient Ratio: 1:4
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #495803. 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.