Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,246 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Overall 2 years of acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience. Common patient diagnoses include various types of surgical oncology, such as breast, thyroid, melanoma, and hepatobiliary cancers.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Overall 2 years of acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience. License: Valid nursing license required. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Current acute care experience within the last 12 months. Description: This is a mixed acuity unit that cares for both PCU and Med Surg patients. The unit experiences high patient volume. All permanent staff is trained in PCU. Staffing ratios aim for 1:4 but may reach 1:5 based on unit needs. Weekends will vary according to unit requirements. No set or blocked scheduling is offered. Traveling staff may be required to float within their scope of practice. Shift assignments are reviewed every four-week scheduling period. However, changes to assignments are not guaranteed. Patients on this unit predominantly consist of adults and geriatrics. Common patient diagnoses include various types of surgical oncology, such as breast, thyroid, melanoma, and hepatobiliary cancers. Surgical procedures may involve colorectal, plastics, and orthopedic surgeries. The unit is focused on infection prevention protocols and patient falls. Special procedures involve chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, and management of oncological emergencies. Experience with insulin and heparin drips is necessary. Chest tube care is another important responsibility. Required skills include managing dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary support from various teams, including IV, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. Travelers must be cooperative with credentialing processes. Professional references are required, including a manager or supervisor reference. No coworker references will be accepted. Candidates must have education from an accredited nursing program.