Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,876 per week in Englewood, CO

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of current acute care PCU hospital experience License: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Must-Have: Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Typical procedures performed on this unit include: Post-catheterization care for right and left heart catheterizations, TAVRs, ablations, and pacemaker implantations.

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of current acute care PCU hospital experience License: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Must-Have: Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Minimum 1-year current acute care PCU hospital experience. BLS, ACLS & NIH certifications. Description: This is a travel RN position in a progressive care unit. The unit has 30 beds and a staff of approximately 65 members. Staff comprises RNs and Patient Care Technicians. Day shift typically includes 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, and 2-4 PCTs. Night shift includes 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, and 2-3 PCTs. Patient ratios are 1:4, often in a 1:5 ratio. The unit utilizes tele monitors, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, and other equipment. The electronic medical record system used is Meditech. Preferred skills include chest tube management, removal of chest tubes and pacer wires, and 12 lead EKGs. Oxygen management up to BIPAP and heated high flow is also preferred. Candidates should be familiar with various drips such as heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, and others. Typical procedures performed on this unit include: Post-catheterization care for right and left heart catheterizations, TAVRs, ablations, and pacemaker implantations. Post-thoracic surgery care, including VATS/RATS and resections. Pre and post-care for open-heart surgical patients. Vascular surgery post-operative care is also conducted. Ideal candidates will be great team players, high energy, flexible, and adaptable. They should value communication and collaboration. This is a fast-paced and challenging unit known for high acuity progressive and intermediate care.