Registered Nurse - PCU

Registered Nurse/PCULocation: Columbia, SCOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 3 monthsPay Rate: $47.00–$52.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Night (3x12 Hours), 19:00–7:30Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryThis is a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing opportunity on a 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit primarily geared towards adult patients requiring care after experiencing traumatic injury typically requiring surgical intervention. The unit is equipped with telemetry monitoring for up to 14 patients. 7 East and West patients are hemodynamically stable. Examples of these patients include those with injuries related to gunshot wounds or other penetrating injury, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls. The typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 flexing up to 1:5 as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide progressive care nursing for adult trauma patients following surgical intervention in a 41-bed unitMonitor and manage hemodynamically stable patients requiring telemetry monitoring (unit capacity up to 14 patients)Care for patients presenting with diagnoses related to surgical trauma, including gunshot wounds and other penetrating injuries, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and fallsMaintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, flexing up to 1:5 as neededCollaborate with interdisciplinary support teams including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Unit SecretaryRequired SkillsAHA ACLS certification requiredBCLS certification requiredNIH Stroke Scale certification requiredTelemetry (TELE) competency requiredAbility to pass mandatory medication testEducation RequirementsActive Registered Nurse (RN) license requiredAHA ACLS requiredBCLS requiredNIH Stroke Scale certification requiredRequired ExperienceMinimum 2 years of experience required for first-time travelersWork Environment / Physical RequirementsNight shift position: 19:00–7:30 (3x12-hour shifts)36 hours per week only6 weekend shifts per every 6-week scheduleFlu vaccination required — no exemptionsCOVID-19 vaccination: not requiredOrientation: 16 hours (non-billable)Important NotesMedication test required; candidates must be prepared to complete this assessment as part of onboardingBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.