Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,871 per week in Charleston, WV

Job Title: Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required 1 year of in-specialty experience required License: West Virginia or Compact RN License required Certifications: BLS required ACLS required (American Heart Association) Must-Have: Strong Intermediate Care and/or Intensive Care experience Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Ventilator management experience Description: The Intermediate Care Unit RN works night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, including weekdays and every other weekend. The patient population includes a variety of medical conditions such as respiratory issues, diabetic ketoacidosis, arrhythmias, postoperative kidney transplant patients, and interventional neurological patients.

Job Title: Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required 1 year of in-specialty experience required License: West Virginia or Compact RN License required Certifications: BLS required ACLS required (American Heart Association) Must-Have: Strong Intermediate Care and/or Intensive Care experience Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Ventilator management experience Description: The Intermediate Care Unit RN works night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, including weekdays and every other weekend. The unit consists of 8 intermediate care beds and 10 observation beds, which are staffed separately. The patient population includes a variety of medical conditions such as respiratory issues, diabetic ketoacidosis, arrhythmias, postoperative kidney transplant patients, and interventional neurological patients. The unit is capable of caring for telemetry patients with medical and surgical needs, as well as renal patients. Patient ratios are 3:1 for intermediate care and 4:1 for medical/surgical patients. A qualified candidate must have strong management skills for dysrhythmias and ventilator patients. Other required skills include management and care of arterial lines, chest tubes, central lines, and tracheostomy patients. Candidates should also have experience with cardiac and vasoactive drips, without titration. This role does not require on-call shifts, but floating to meet facility needs may be necessary. Block schedule requests may be accommodated based on discussion during the interview. There are no restrictions on time off, but requests should be discussed during the interview process. Candidates with previous travel experience are encouraged to apply.