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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,552 per week

Epic Travel Staffing, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57700


Epic Travel Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline:

RNStart Date:

10/14/2024Duration:

13 weeks48 hours per weekShift:

12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:

TravelJob Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PCU - Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS) 48'sShift : Nights, 7p-7a, 12x4, 48hrs per week, up to 4 out of the 6 weekends, which include Fri, Sat and SunLength : 13 weeksRequirements:SD License1 year of nursing experience requiredCompletion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursingPrevious experience with our types of patients, including IMC/stepdown acuity and NeuroSkills Required: Ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, chest tubes, trach care (no fresh traches), NGT tube placement and management, JP drains, line management – PICC/Midline/CVL/PIV placement, wound vacs (Wound Care RN will change out the vac but RN must know how to assess and will need to change to wet/dry dressing in case of malfunction), wound care/dressing changes, medication administration, TPN/tube feeding, blood product transfusions, urinary and fecal collection devicesBLSACLSNIHSSPost neuro-intervention is a preferred experienceEpic strongly preferredOther Details:Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, if greater than 1 year of experience1st time traveler MUST have EPIC experienceTravelers must live 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility

Beds: 64 – spread across 2 floors

Patient Types:This is a mixed acuity unit meaning there will be Intermediate Care acuity as well as Tele and MedSurg – please ensure traveler understandsSurgical: Urology, prostatectomy, bowel obstruction, mass removal, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, general abdominal surgeriesOrtho: Total joints (knees/hips/shoulders), Ortho Trauma – External fixation, soft tissue injury and minor fracturesNeuro/Spine:CVA/TIA with Neuro Vascular Intervention – coiling, clipping, potentially thrombectomy (may go to ICU but if they are stable could come back to ONS) – modified ratios with this patient (CRN/flex RN will help to manage in immediate post-op)Seizures/Epilepsy, brain tumor, hematoma, brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, AV Fistula, craniotomies with burr holes and/or shunts, Halos, FlapsPlease note: post neuro-intervention is a preferred experience - education and resources are provided by the unit if they have not had this patient type

Spinal Surgical - Laminectomies, Fusions, DiscectomiesPlease note: post neuro-intervention is a preferred experience - education and resources are provided by the unit if they have not had this patient typeGeneral Medical: cellulitis, influenza, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure with or without the need for hemodialysis, hepatic failure, rib fracture, gastrointestinal disorders and infections, DVTs, UTIsWound care/Wound debridement, telemetry monitored patientsPatient Ratios:RN:PCU: 1:4 (even for MedSurg assignments)CNA: 1:8Comfortability to take MedSurg assignments – please decline if notDrip titration of below medications:most commonly – Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed (up to 5 mcg), occasionally esmolol drips (will train if traveler has not done these) or other Betablockers or other antihypertensivesSupport on the Unit:Pod structure for the unit – 8 patients per pod; staffed with 2 RNs and 1 Nurse AideCNA: 1:8Charge nurse: Two charge nurses for ONS that do not take a patient load (1 dedicated to each floor)Flex Nurse – staffed daily 10a-10pPhlebotomy? YesIV/VAT Team? NoResource Nurse during Dayshift/varied hours – Nurse Clinician support availableRT:

YesHospitalist: YesCharting System:Epic – strongly preferred; must get approval from Manager prior to offerAlarisOmnicellFloating:Any Adult Inpatient Unit - Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, ObservationCould be floated within scope of practice and belowWill float in rotation with other travelersScrub Color: Navy BlueFree ParkingAudits are done monthly for Pre/Post pain scoring-Must meet 90% compliance with audits.

Units: Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS)Epic Travel Staffing:Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options401(k) matching programWeekly direct depositConcierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CAIndustry leading allowances and reimbursementsReferral program with cash bonuses and additional perksExclusive job openings - Only at EpicEpic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonusesPlease note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Nursing Job ID #889229. Pay package is based on 12.0 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: travel nurse (rn) tele/stepdown (telemetry/pcu)About Epic Travel Staffing

At Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health Services), you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime. We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002. It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation. Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose.