Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: PCU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating Day/Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in specialty
License: Valid compact or state nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
Current acute care experience
Telemetry experience
Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
Description:
Registered Nurse needed for a progressive care unit rotation.
This position involves an alternating schedule every 4 weeks.
Travelers will be assigned the same straight shifts for 4 weeks, then rotate to the opposite shift for the next 4 weeks.
Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience.
First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, but those with only 1 year of experience will be reviewed by management.
Floating within the facility is required.
Every other weekend availability is necessary.
Patient population includes individuals with active oncology diagnoses and treatments, both solid tumors and hematology cases.
Patients are also admitted for surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, abnormal labs, pneumonia, and other medical reasons.
The unit operates in a correctional environment and requires access clearance.
Experience interpreting dysrhythmias is essential.
Candidates will be expected to manage isolation precautions and provide quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.
Additional duties may include telemetry monitoring, IV starts and management, and participation in rapid response or code teams.
Professional references are needed to verify nursing experience.
All candidates should be aware of credentialing processes and be prepared for fingerprinting requirements.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for growth and experience in a unique healthcare setting.