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Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,236 per week in Council Bluffs, IA

TravelNurseSource

Council Bluffs, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,236–$2,236
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Competency, Congestive Heart Failure, Critical Care, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Intravenous Therapies, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry, Titration
LOCATION
Council Bluffs, IA
POSTED
1 day ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503!

Job Title: Stepdown Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PCU RN Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Strong clinical skills in a fast-paced environment Ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team Positive attitude and patient-oriented approach Description: The Stepdown Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care. This role involves monitoring and assessing patients and administering medications and treatments. RNs will be expected to manage patient loads efficiently, typically with a ratio of 1 nurse to 4 patients. Experience with common diagnoses such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke is essential. The position requires the ability to titrate IV drips, including medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin. Each shift will have a charge nurse who does take a full patient assignment. Nursing assistants or patient care technicians will be available to assist, with a typical ratio of 1 tech to 10 patients. RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and will use designated telemetry equipment. This role may involve floating to critical care units if the RN has appropriate experience. Weekend and holiday work will be required on a rotating basis. Candidates should possess a commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care. Additional time off requests need to be communicated upfront, as further requests may not be approved.

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