Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30)
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
License: Active license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Floating required between assigned locations
- Experience in managing cardiac drips and dysrhythmias
- Proficient in telemetry monitoring
Description:
Travelers are subject to float between multiple campuses.
This position is for 3 shifts per week, with every other weekend and holiday availability as needed.
No on-call shifts are required.
All applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
Certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS are required.
The Progressive Care Unit is a 45-bed department with all private rooms.
All rooms are remotely monitored for patient safety.
The nursing stations are centrally located and equipped with necessary resources.
Support staff includes Nurse Technicians, Nursing Secretaries, Dietitians, and Respiratory Therapists.
Comprehensive nursing care is provided 24/7 by skilled RN staff.
There is a designated Charge Nurse for each shift along with leadership support.
The unit maintains a target patient census of 35 while consistently caring for 45 patients.
Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with various medical conditions, including sepsis, pneumonia, heart failure, and more.
Skills required include management of chest tubes, non-invasive airway management, and cardiac drips.
All nurses must pass a compliance EKG exam.
Training modules are conducted during orientation and are unit-based.
Candidates must have prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
No prior open cases in background checks are permitted.
Local candidates within a specified distance are not eligible.
A current driver's license is required for address verification.