TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Columbia, South Carolina, 29203!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 completed travel assignment.
License: Active state or multistate license required.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Critical care experience, telemetry monitoring
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Intermediate Care.
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
At least 1 completed travel assignment is required.
Experience in Intermediate or Intensive Care settings is necessary.
Candidates should be comfortable with a patient acuity ratio of 1:3.
Weekend shifts are required, totaling 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
Requests for time off must be submitted with the application.
The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
First-time travelers must have a minimum of 3 years of experience within the specialty.
Clinicians must be proficient in cardiac monitoring and emergency response.
Experience in interpreting and managing dysrhythmias is needed.
Medication management skills, including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, are required.
Ventilator experience is mandatory.
Agency staff may be required to float to other units as needed.
All staff must demonstrate competencies in floating areas.
1 year of experience with EPIC charting is required.
The unit cares for adult patients with various diagnoses, including trauma and surgical cases.
Patients require monitoring or interventions every 1-2 hours.
Direct admissions, transfers from ICUs, and escalations from Rapid Response Teams are common.
Interdisciplinary support includes teams for IV therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Special equipment is available on the unit to assist with patient care.
Preferred experience includes trauma, neuro, surgical, and ventilator management.