PCU

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Type: Travel

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: PCU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 2 years PCU RN experience

License: Required licensure as a Registered Nurse

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: EKG competency exam

Description: The position requires experience in a Cardiac Stepdown unit. The nurse will manage patients post-surgery, including CABG and lung surgeries. Monitoring and intervention for patients with respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, and sepsis is essential. Skills in titrating cardiac drips, insulin drips, and vasopressors are required. Management of drains, chest tubes, and central lines must be demonstrated. Cardiac skills, including managing venous sheaths and temporary pacemakers, are preferred. Patient ratios will be 1:3-4. Support on the unit includes CNAs and resource nurses during the day shift. Unit secretaries are available during working hours on specific units. The charting system used will be Meditech Expanse, along with Alaris IV Pumps and Pyxis for medication dispensing. Schedule includes mandatory weekend rotations, with every other weekend required. The nurse will work four days one week and three days the next week. Holidays will require working two out of three major holidays. Scrub color will be pewter, with specific guidelines for T-shirts and jackets. Badges must be visible above the waist at all times. The unit promotes a diverse culture and is traveler friendly.

Client Details: City Shreveport, State LA

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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