Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit in Saginaw, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Saginaw, MI
Agency: Ardor Health Solutions
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients using the nursing process. This includes ongoing assessment of the total patient. The RN provides interventions to treat the presenting symptoms and evaluates the effect of nursing interventions and patient's responses. The RN functions as a team leader/member and resource to others. The RN delegates, oversees and provides direction to support staff. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to establish goals and outcomes for each patient. The RN is responsible for meeting the needs of all types of patients.

Responsibilities

(40%)* Regularly assesses patient s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of evidence based nursing practice.

(30%)* Provides direct patient care including medication administration, treatments, education, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, and other duties as appropriate.

(20%)* Evaluate(s effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.

(10%)* The RN is knowledgeable and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines as well as hospital specific policies and procedures relating to care provided in the medical center.

Submission Requirements

• 2+ years of experience - [REQUIRED]
• Neuro PCU Experience - [REQUIRED]
• Recent Travel Work History - [HIGHLY PREFERRED]
• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction, for ONLY (1) 13-week contract) - Required

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the speciality (PCU) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• LARA and/or Nursys must state Active Michigan/MI License - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association ACLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active NIHSS Certification - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
  

Certification Requirements

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS

State License Requirements

• Michigan

Additional License Requirements

• Must be active!

About the Facility MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw* is a 268-bed full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care, a level II trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. We deliver advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to quickly understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw is a destination for specialty care - including structural heart care, comprehensive stroke and spine care, cancer, orthopedics and women s health. We provide a wide range of minimally invasive surgical procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, respiratory therapy and dedicated rehabilitation centers, all on one campus.

Patient Ratio: 1:4/5 (Target) to 1:6

**This client has a rebate of 2% of all billings related to this assignment; passthrough expenses are not subject to any rebates. Please see section 14.6.1 of SSP Master Agreement for details.**