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Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,218 per week in Saint Joseph, MO

TravelNurseSource

Saint Joseph, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,218–$2,218
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Catheterization, Clinical Assessment, Community and Social Services, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Implants, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Pacemaker, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Telemetry, Wound Care
LOCATION
Saint Joseph, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience preferred License: RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure (pending license okay, must be in hand prior to start) Certifications: BCLS, ACLS Must-Have: - BSN preferred - Epic charting experience preferred - Two years nursing experience required Description: This position involves working on a step down unit specializing in cardio thoracic care. The nurse will provide medical and post-surgical care for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patient populations. Typical procedures may include open heart surgery, TAVR, thoracotomy, heart catheterization, and pacemaker implantation. The patient ratio is approximately 4 patients per nurse during night shifts. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, and pharmacy. Skills required for this position include managing telemetry, interpreting dysrhythmias, and performing various nursing procedures. The nurse will also be responsible for wound care, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs. The unit accommodates adult and geriatric patient age groups, managing a daily census of about 43 patients. Nurses may be required to participate in weekend shifts as part of the scheduled rotation.

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