Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,203 per week in Uniontown, PA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips; experience with titrating medications such as Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin. The unit sees a diverse patient population, primarily dealing with heavy cardiac cases and various levels of care transitioning from higher acuity environments.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips; experience with titrating medications such as Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin. Description: This position requires working three 12-hour shifts per week. Shifts are from 7 AM to 7 PM. You will be required to work every other weekend, including both Saturday and Sunday. You must be available to work on Christmas or New Year's Day. The unit comprises 28 private beds. The patient-to-nurse ratio is typically 1:4 to 1:5, depending on the acuity level. Nurses will have access to telemonitoring systems. There is a monitor technician; however, nurses are expected to read and interpret cardiac strips. The nursing team will assist with various drips and titration of medications. There is no designated IV team, but support is available for difficult IV access. Respiratory therapy is available on-site 24/7. In-house pharmacy services are also available 24/7. The unit sees a diverse patient population, primarily dealing with heavy cardiac cases and various levels of care transitioning from higher acuity environments. You will receive two shifts of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor. The working environment fosters good communication and scheduling practices among the staff. You may be required to float to other units as necessary.