RN - PCU/Step Down

RN - PCU/Step Down

Shift Details: Night 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Description: IMC/ICU RN. Start date 6/15 or 6/29. Locals within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate. Candidate must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. 3x12 day/night rotating (0700-1930 & 1900-0730) 2 years experience required. Cerner is required. Must have completed at least 1 travel assignment. ICU experience required. Traveler will work in both IMC and ICU unit and will be floated to MS and ED as needed. Certs required: ACLS, BLS, & NIHSS. Every other weekend required. 6 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) in a six-week period.

Skills: Accessing/Managing Ports, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Starting and maintaining IVs, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, TR Band, Tracheostomy care/management, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac.

ICU Unit Details: Staffing & Scheduling: Scheduling Type: self. Patient Ratios: Days: 4, Nights: 4, Weekends: 4. Float required: Float to ICU, ED, and Med Surg as needed. Call required: No. Weekend Coverage: True. Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract: 6 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) in a six-week period. Pre-Approved Time Off: one Orientation Hours: 24.

Facility & Patient Care Details: Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics. Daily Census: 9. Number of Visits Per Day: Not specified. Number of Rooms: 12. Number of Beds: 12. Interdisciplinary Support: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary. Patient Diagnoses: Cardiac, Neuro, Respiratory, GI/GU. Special Procedures/Unit Details: ICU experience required. Traveler will work in both IMC and ICU unit and will be floated to MS. Special Equipment: Vent/Trach, IV non titratable drips, HFNC, Dialysis, Peritoneal dialysis.