TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Neuro PCU RN in Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449!
Job Title: Med Surg/PCU/Tele RN
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Med Surg/PCU/Tele
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 hours Days
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: 2 years of Med Surg, PCU, ICU experience. Experience in a hospital setting within the last year. Drip management experience. Experience with home trach vents preferred.
Description:
This position requires a thorough understanding of neuro-focused care.
Common diagnoses include strokes, seizures, spinal injuries, and neurological specialties.
Experience with trauma orthopedic injuries is valuable.
Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night, depending on patient acuity.
The role involves titrating drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, 3%, and Insulin.
There are nurse aides on the unit, with ratios of 1:9 during the day and 1:12 at night.
The unit has respiratory equipment including vents, trachs, CPAP, and BiPAP.
RNs are expected to read tele monitoring strips.
Self-scheduling is encouraged, with the manager balancing shifts.
Weekend work is required every other weekend.
Holiday shifts typically require staff to work 2 to 3 holidays during winter.
Floating to sister units may be necessary.
Solid color scrubs are required.
Orientation consists of one general shift and another shift with a preceptor.