Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,185 per week in Roanoke, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year in Telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown settings preferred License: Active RN or LPN license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and administration of cardiac drips. Candidates with pending licenses from non-compact states will be considered if they hold a single-state license.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year in Telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown settings preferred License: Active RN or LPN license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and administration of cardiac drips. Proficiency in central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and blood product administration. Description: Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit needed. The shift is three consecutive nights from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. Charting experience in Epic is required. Weekend requirements may involve every other weekend or six weekend shifts in a six-week block. All scheduling requests must be included upon submission. The facility may call off one shift every two weeks. The RN must work at least one holiday per contract. Open to first-time travelers. Local candidates are also accepted, subject to radius criteria. Candidates with pending licenses from non-compact states will be considered if they hold a single-state license. Clinical skills required include: Experience in telemetry and cardiac monitoring. Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias. Experience in the use of Rapid Response and Code teams. Administration of cardiac drips such as Cardizem and Heparin without titration. Competency in administering IV therapy, managing chest tubes, trach care, and PICC line care. Proficient in medication administration and respiratory skills including nasal cannula and oxygen administration. The patient-to-nurse ratio is typically 5:1, with a goal ratio of 4:1. Telemetry monitoring is remote, but monitors remain on the unit. There is additional support from Patient Care Techs through tele-sitting. Floating to other units may be required based on patient care needs. This facility is recognized for excellence in nursing and specialized care. Comprehensive services are offered, and candidates are part of a collaborative healthcare team. Successful candidates will participate in a supportive and dynamic work environment. Candidates should be prepared to commit to the full duration of the contract.