Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,000 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Great Falls, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

NIGHT SHIFT -Progressive Care Unit/Step DownThe Progressive Care nurse will provide care to the hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on medical/surgical unit that do not require transfer to the ICU. This includes providing physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural support to the patient. Anticipated patient populations include but are not limited to post op surgical patients requiring more intensive monitoring, pre and post PCI care, pacemaker placement, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy that are not on titratable drips, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis and a broad scope of surgical services. Staff will expect patients in relative stability while recognizing diagnoses may require skilled assessment and intervention tools for potential deteriorating conditions. Required to operate advanced medical equipment and care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, multiple IV s and patients requiring long term stable Ventilation Support and support with CPAP or BiPAP O2 support. Provides care for general medical and surgical patients on the in-patient unit. collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Has ability to assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Acts as a clinical leader and assists with precepting staff. Provides direct care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge in all aspects of care including discharge planning. Gives directions to RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, and Dietary Staff. Receives directions from: Providers, Charge Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer. The Progressive Care Nurse will also complement the Medical Surgical Nursing Unit when staffing actions are required.LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:Current State of Montana RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required.EPNC, TNCC certification preferred but not required.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Use of basic office equipment, use of multiple IV pumps, ability to operate advanced medical equipment, invasive lines, chest tubes, patients requiring noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support, basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation.Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures, Pediatric experience preferred.Experience in post heart catheterization preferred as well as experience with post op vascular surgery patients.Medication Management:Ability to manage the common IV medications to include but not limited to: Heparin Diltiazem Dobutamine - not titrated Lasix or Bumex Amiodarone Dopamine - not titratedLICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:Current State of Montana RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.EPNC, TNCC certification preferred but not requiredKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Use of basic office equipment, use of multiple IV pumps, ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A-lines, invasive lines, chest tubes, patients requiring noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support, basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation.Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures, Pediatric experience preferred but not required.

LanceSoft Job ID #j97b1jpawrkc3davdr0r30x0js8ak8zh. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits