Registered Nurse PCU

Job Description

Job Description

Travel RN- Tele step down high acuity unit

• Start Date: Immediate
• Shift: 6:45PM - 7:15 AM
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Pay Package: $2,000 (including stipend)
• They will do post ICU care, drips, stable vents, but no vasopressors.
• Cerner charting
• Must be okay with floating to tele/tele MS/MS. Fast paced units that need clinicians who can work independently.
• Ratios: 3-4:1 IMCU and 5-6:1 Tele-M/S with PCT assistance.
• Address must be 80+ miles from the facility.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the telemetry unit, monitoring cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously.
• Conduct patient assessments and report any changes in condition promptly to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient care, observations, and interventions according to hospital policies.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, and procedures related to cardiac care.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing interventions in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; compact license accepted if applicable.
• Minimum of 1 year of telemetry nursing experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications mandatory.
• Strong assessment skills with the ability to recognize cardiac emergencies quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to different healthcare settings as needed.

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