TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Denton, Texas, 76210!
Job Title: Travel RN - Trauma Stepdown
Profession: RN
Specialty: PCU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: Current RN license
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH
Must-Have:
- ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications
- Great customer service skills
Description:
Position is for a Travel RN in a trauma stepdown unit.
The unit features 25 beds and a team of 44 FTEs.
The staffing structure includes a charge nurse, RNs, techs, and secretarial support.
Patient ratios are 1:4, with a maximum of 1:5 for stepdown care.
The unit utilizes EMR Meditech.
There is no on-call requirement.
Floating to stepdown service lines is required.
Candidates with trauma or orthopedic experience are preferred.
This unit cares for patients requiring acute surgical intervention or post-op care.
Surgeons in this unit perform trauma, vascular, bariatric, general, urological, orthopedic, and neuro/spine surgeries.
The patient population includes those with neurological diagnoses, chest pain, CHF, sepsis, and alcohol withdrawal.
Candidates must be adaptable to a changing environment and be team players.
Effective communication skills are essential.
Routine practices include vitals every 4 hours and telemetry monitoring.
This is a level 2 trauma center with a high volume of patients coming from the emergency department.