TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Charleston, West Virginia, 25304!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
License: West Virginia RN license or Compact license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS required
Must-Have: Chest tube insertion assistance, management and removal experience; central line experience; external/internal pacemakers; wound vacs experience required
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit.
The unit specializes in post-operative open heart and other cardiothoracic post-surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring.
The position requires accepting medical-surgical overflow.
There is a patient ratio of 4:1.
The schedule involves working weekdays, every other weekend, and floating as needed to meet facility needs.
Candidates must be open to accommodating blocked schedule requests.
All applicants are required to have experience managing dysrhythmias and telemetry.
Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.
Required equipment experience includes critical drip management for various medications.
Prior charge experience is preferred, although not mandatory.
Please note that flu vaccinations are mandatory unless a medical exemption is provided.
COVID-19 vaccination is required unless a medical or religious exemption is approved on a case-by-case basis.
This role provides the opportunity to work in a vibrant and challenging environment.
Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced work setting that requires clinical expertise and professional integrity.
Previous probationary actions on a nursing license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.