TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Step Down
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of medical/surgical experience
License: Valid state license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
- Must have step down/PCU experience
- Must be comfortable floating frequently between units
Description:
This is a night shift position with a mid-November start date.
The nurse will float frequently between medical/surgical and step down/PCU units.
Candidates must confirm comfort with floating frequently.
The ratios for step down are 1:4-5 and for medical/surgical are 1:5-6.
Travel nurses must not live within 50 miles of the facility.
The unit primarily cares for adults and includes a variety of surgical and orthopedic diagnoses.
Procedures and skills required include managing chest tubes, PICC lines, and administering IVs.
Nurses will work in a unit that involves interdisciplinary support from various specialties.
Expect to work some holidays and weekends in rotation with staff.
Candidates should have experience charting in an electronic health record system, with preference given to those familiar with specific systems.
The facility has a high patient-to-clinician ratio and requires staff to be flexible with floating.