RN PCU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2520


$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Opportunity:


RN - PCU


Job Details:


• 12-hour night shifts
• Every 3rd weekend required: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• 2 out of 3 holidays required
• On-call/standby requirement with 45-minute response time; less likely to be placed on call if willing to float to other areas such as the ED
• Floating is not required, but the alternative is to go home and lose hours; float options include the ED for tasking or holding patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: IMC/PCU 1:3-4, Med Surg 1:5, ICU 1:3; 2 RNs in department at all times; team nursing with RN and LPN covering up to 7 patients total
• 12-bed unit with 4 additional ICU rooms; average census of 8 patients
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, post-op knees, hips, and falls
• Must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Heparin, Levo, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and pressors
• Responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips independently; remote tele monitored by Eau Claire
• Travelers may be asked to step into a charge nurse role
• Flexible scheduling required to help fill gaps in permanent staffing; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed
• 1 CNA available when census exceeds 6 patients
• Unit orientation includes 4 hours of CBT and 8 hours of floor training
• Solid color scrubs required
• Charting system: Cerner experience required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required (MS-Tele experience alone is not appropriate); prior ICU experience also accepted
• First-time travelers and travel duos accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)


Facility:


This acute care facility operates a Progressive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit that provides comprehensive medical and surgical services to its patient population. The unit supports a collaborative team nursing model and maintains access to telemetry monitoring and critical care resources. The department is led by a manager with firsthand travel nursing experience, fostering an environment that is supportive and welcoming to travel staff.


Location:


Beaver Dam, WI


Beaver Dam is a charming Wisconsin city nestled between Milwaukee and Madison, offering a relaxed small-town lifestyle with access to beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Its central location provides easy access to larger metropolitan areas while allowing healthcare professionals to enjoy the natural beauty and peaceful surroundings that Wisconsin is known for.

About Alliance Services:


Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.


Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support