TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Nashville, Tennessee, 37207!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: PCU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Active RN license
Certifications: BLS certification
Must-Have: Med/Surg experience, ability to prioritize care, multitask, start IVs, basic wound care, maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes.
Description:
The unit has a total of 20 beds.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is 6:1.
Tech support is available on both day shift and night shift.
An unit secretary is available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
The unit is equipped with IV pumps, telemetry, sequential compression devices, continuous pulse oximetry machines, feeding pumps, patient-controlled analgesia, EKG machines, bladder scanners, and mobile communication technology.
The documentation system utilized is Meditech.
Staffing requires three 12-hour shifts per week, including two weekend shifts.
Contract staff are the first to float, with rotation applied when multiple contract staff are scheduled.
Staff members are expected to provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and their families.
Bedside shift reporting is practiced, with an emphasis on personal connections with patients and family involvement in care planning.
The unit holds certifications for Comprehensive Stroke, ACS verified Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center.
No advanced skills are required for this position.
Unit-specific guidelines and policies will be provided during orientation.
Candidates should highlight any awards or recognition regarding the department or team.
This is a great opportunity for those seeking to join a supportive and technologically advanced environment.