Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,912 per week

Certification Details BLS ACLS NIHSS Job Details Hospital located in Eastern Nebraska is looking for travel RN's in their HVI (Cardio/General ICU/PCU/MedSurg combined Unit) - Generalist ICU and PCU experience accepted. PCU patients and ratio will be expected. This is an ASAP need. 13 weeks, 48 hour contracts. Job Requirements 1 year of experience with this patient population Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4, 1:3 for post surgical patients in the first 24 hours Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and multiple other medications for blood pressure management Schedule Information 0630-1900, 1830-0700 Manager does schedule, no block or self-scheduling Weekend Requirements: Every other Floating Requirements: Will float to all same level and lower levels of acuity How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: Tailored to needs and experience, 1-2 shifts on unit Additional Details ACLS, BLS;Department: CVU Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Patients who require intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients. Unit heavily supports the thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart. Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7? In the ICU 24/7?: Yes hospitalist and intensivist in house with Cardiology on call after hours RT in ICU 24/7?: Yes RT Equipment? Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: BiPAP, CPAP, to Nasal Cannula Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Remote tele techs, tele hardwired and tele box capabilities. RNs must read and interpret.