TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Aurora, Colorado, 80045!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour; Day 3x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years required
License: Compact RN License
Certifications:
BLS
ACLS
Must-Have:
Comfortable with flexible staffing ratios
Experience in high acuity environments
Description:
The position is for a Registered Nurse in a progressive care unit.
The shift is rotating between days and nights.
Candidates are expected to work various days of the week.
A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
First-time travelers will be accepted if they meet the experience requirements.
Weekend coverage may be necessary based on unit needs.
Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:3 or 1:4 but may vary according to staffing levels.
Candidates must be adaptable to floating between similar units as needed.
The unit has a diverse patient population and is emotionally supportive and team-oriented.
Patients typically present with conditions such as DKA, ETOH withdrawal, respiratory failure, and sepsis.
Special procedures in this unit include scopes, biopsies requiring moderate sedation, and urgent dialysis.
The unit administers various intravenous drips including insulin, diltiazem, amiodarone, and heparin.
Essential skills include arterial line management, blood product administration, and telemetry monitoring.
Team support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams.