Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Sioux City, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Sioux City, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Sioux City, IA | Acute Care (Level 3 Trauma Center)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute professional and clinical knowledge as part of an interdisciplinary team in the provision and management of patient care on a Progressive Care Unit
• Manage a patient population that may include CHF, Ablation, Angiogram, TCAR, EVAR, DKA, Stroke, Pacemaker, and Sepsis cases
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with the possibility of 1:5 as needed
• Float as required to all inpatient areas and the Emergency Department, including across local campuses within the same discipline
• Fulfill on-call and charge/preceptor responsibilities as assigned
• Act as a mandatory reporter in accordance with applicable regulations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PCU or related clinical experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or compact nursing license (must reflect Active status)
• Active BLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military certificates also accepted)
• Active ACLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military certificates also accepted)
• Active NIHSS Certification required
• Valid Driver's License required
• PCU-specific Skills Checklist required at time of submission
• Supervisory Reference Form completed within the last two years required
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are currently being accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Familiarity with stroke, cardiac, and vascular patient populations
• Prior experience floating to Emergency Department settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level 3 Trauma Center gaining exposure to a diverse and complex patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome — a great opportunity to begin your travel nursing career in a supportive clinical environment