Travel CCU Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Position: CCU Charge Nurse

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Department: Coronary Care Unit

Available Shifts: Day and Night

Compensation: Up to $1,451 – $1,982 gross pay weekly; equivalent to $40.32 – $55.06 per hour.

Assignment Duration: 12 weeks

Our organization is dedicated to supporting your career path! We connect skilled professionals 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
• Dedicated career specialists to assist you throughout your journey
• Immediate and flexible opportunities to shape your career
• Customized career pathways for personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of care, documentation, and adherence to regulations.
• Implement immediate adjustments to care plans to ensure patient safety.
• Conduct rounds with patients and families to enhance their experience.
• Act as a resource for patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Provide direct patient care as necessary to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Support daily operations of the unit and communicate any patient care or safety issues.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and assignments effectively.
• Supervise, mentor, and assess staff performance; assist with performance management.
• Ensure the availability of supplies, equipment functionality, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with various departments to facilitate efficient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Oversee nursing staff and patient care during assigned shifts.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as applicable), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.