Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Columbia, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Columbia, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse

Location

Columbia, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 36 Hours Per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown/PCU setting managing a diverse patient population including surgical, medical, and neurological cases
• Titrate vasoactive drips including neosynephrine, amiodarone, and cardizem
• Manage and monitor advanced vascular access including IV lines, PICC lines, central lines, A-lines, and dialysis fistulas
• Operate and monitor respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, optiflow, vapotherm, and airvo devices
• Manage epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vac therapy
• Float to other units as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience
• Proficiency with IV insertion, PICC/central line management, vascular device access and care, dialysis fistula care, and A-line management
• Competency with CPAP/BiPAP and trach care
• Experience with epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vac
• Familiarity with common unit equipment including bladder scanners, IV pumps, and SCDs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in both ICU and PCU settings strongly preferred
• CVP monitoring experience
• Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG, perform sheath removal, and assist with cardioversion/defibrillation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stepdown environment with exposure to a broad range of surgical, medical, and neurological patient populations
• Gain experience with advanced equipment and clinical skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting