Travel CCU Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Position: Charge Nurse - CCU

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Department: Coronary Care Unit

Available Shifts: Day and Night

Compensation: Gross pay ranging from $1,451 to $1,982 per week, which translates to an hourly rate of $40.32 to $55.06.

Duration of Assignment: 12 weeks

At our organization, we are dedicated to supporting your professional journey! We connect skilled individuals with our partner healthcare facilities, all aimed at delivering outstanding and compassionate care.

• Weekly payment
• An additional $3/hour differential on top of the base pay
• Partnerships with award-winning hospitals nationwide
• Personalized career specialists to assist you throughout your journey
• Immediate and flexible opportunities to shape your career path
• Customized career development to help you excel both personally and professionally

• Oversee the quality of care, documentation, and adherence to regulations.
• Make prompt adjustments to care plans to ensure patient safety.
• Engage in patient and family rounds to improve the overall patient experience.
• Act as a resource for patients, families, and team members.
• Deliver direct patient care as necessary to uphold safe staffing levels.
• Facilitate daily unit operations and address any patient care or safety issues.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and task assignments.
• Supervise, mentor, and assess staff performance; assist with performance evaluations.
• Ensure sufficient supplies, equipment functionality, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with various departments to streamline admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Oversee nursing staff and patient care during assigned shifts.

Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

1. Must possess a current and valid RN license in the state.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) required upon hire and must be maintained.
3. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA) required upon hire and must be maintained.
4. A minimum of one year of supervisory experience in an acute care hospital, specifically in a CCU setting.
5. At least one year of experience as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital; critical care experience is essential.
6. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained.

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as permitted by law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, we do not tolerate harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: