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Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,966 per week in Great Falls, MT

TravelNurseSource

Great Falls, MT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,966–$1,966
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cardiology, Catheterization, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Congestive Heart Failure, Discharge Plans, Electrocardiogram, Hospital, Intensive Care, Kidney Disease, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Equipment, Nursing, PCI, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Telemetry, Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC), Vascular Surgery
LOCATION
Great Falls, MT
POSTED
1 day ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Great Falls, Montana, 59405!

Job Title: Progressive Care Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 3 years License: Current State RN Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required Must-Have: - Experience in post heart catheterization preferred - Experience with post op vascular surgery patients preferred - Pediatric experience preferred Description: The Progressive Care Nurse will provide care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients. Patients will be on a medical/surgical unit that does not require transfer to the ICU. Responsibilities include providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients. Anticipated patient populations include post-op surgical patients, pre and post PCI care, and other conditions such as CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, and sepsis. Nurses will expect patients in relative stability while recognizing that diagnoses may require skilled assessment and intervention for potential deterioration. Ability to operate advanced medical equipment is required. Care for patients will include managing central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, IVs, and long-term ventilation support. Nurses will collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery. Effective interaction with patients and significant others is essential while maintaining professional nursing standards. The Progressive Care Nurse will provide direct care to patients throughout their hospital stay, including discharge planning. The role involves directing the activities of RN, LPN, CNA, and other support staff. The Progressive Care Nurse will also complement medical surgical nursing duties when needed. Knowledge and skills required include operation of medical equipment, cardiac telemetry, and EKG interpretation. Advanced nursing principles and procedures are essential to this role. EPNC and TNCC certifications are preferred but not required.

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