| Location | Mechanicsville, VA |
| Industry | All |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | http://www.primestaffingnyc.com/ |
Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
RN–Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit--36 or 48-Hr GTE!!
LOCAL CANDIDATES ACCEPTED, SAME BILL RATE!!
MUST pass EKG Exam at Orientation (Study Guide Available in Simplify Library).
Traveler must be able to read/verify rhythm strips
Proficient with lab draws and peripheral IV starts required
Must have experience managing and titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone).
No vasopressor drips utilized on this unit.
Experience with BiPAP and insulin drips required.
NO travel pairs/teams accepted
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Schedule: 12-Hr Nights, every other weekend and major holiday required
May be able to accommodate weekend blocked schedule.
Interview Process: ITO interview; Manager will reach out AFTER offer is accepted
Unit Specific Details
Unit: 27-Bed Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit.
All patients require continuous cardiac monitoring. Bedside monitors in every room.
Patient Population:
Cardiac – Heart block, chronic cardiac conditions, and cardiac rhythm management.
Procedural – Chest tubes and progressive cardiac care population.
Required Skill Sets & Equipment:
Titrating cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, and Amiodarone (no vasopressors).
Insulin drips and BiPAP required.
Cardiac rhythm monitoring required for all patients.
Equipment: Alaris pumps, Hoyer lift, Sara Stedy, PCA pumps, GlucoStabilizer, bedside cardiac monitors.
Unit Support:
Typically, 2–3 CNAs on days and 2 CNAs on nights.
Charge nurse typically carries a lighter assignment; travelers rarely serve as charge.
Strong core staff with experienced charge nurses.
Traveler may float within skillset to ICU (for Stepdown/Progressive Care holds), Med/Surg, and ED for Stepdown or lower acuity holds as needed.
Quick offer 2 years of experience-RN–Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit--36 or 48-Hr GTE!! Both 36hrs and 48hrs options available
At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.