TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40536!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
License: Compact or state license required
Certifications:
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Must-Have:
Telemetry experience required
Experience with Epic preferred
Teaching hospital experience preferred
Floating required
Weekend coverage required
Description:
This position is for a Head, Neck, and Plastics unit.
Floating between units is required.
Weekend coverage is mandatory.
Candidates must possess ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Experience in progressive care and telemetry settings is required.
Travel experience is not required for this role.
Experience with the Epic charting system is preferred.
Candidates with teaching hospital experience are preferred.
Local travelers residing within 100 miles will not be accepted.
The selected candidate will be expected to work 3 out of 5 winter holidays.
Staffing includes interdisciplinary support from various services.
Patient diagnoses include head, neck, oral, and breast cancers, along with other oncology medical-surgical patients.
The unit is designed for post-operative flap care.
Basic math skills, EKG interpretation, ACLS, and BLS competencies are required.
Candidates should be familiar with managing ports, blood product administration, and central line care.
Proficient wound care and management of surgical drains are essential.
The daily census averages 3 patients, with a capacity of 12 beds.
Candidates will need to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate.
Candidates should provide at least one reference upon application.
Previous employment within this facility must be disclosed at the time of submission to ensure eligibility for rehire.