Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,271 per week in Kansas City, MO

The work environment includes caring for adults, geriatrics, and patients with specific medical diagnoses related to pulmonary, wounds, urology, cardiac, neuro, and renal conditions. The nurse must be proficient in telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response, including interpretation of dysrhythmias.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years required License: Active RN license required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: - 2 years of RN experience in a similar setting - Ability to take on extra patients on occasion - Experience in telemetry and cardiac monitoring - Flexibility to float between departments as needed - Ability to work designated weekend shifts Description: The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit provides direct patient care according to established standards. This role involves managing a patient ratio of 1:5, with occasional flex to 1:6. The nurse must be proficient in telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response, including interpretation of dysrhythmias. Knowledge of IV therapy, phlebotomy, and medication administration protocols is essential. Experience with wound care, isolation precautions, and the management of various medical diagnoses is required. The position may require floating to other departments and units as the facility's needs change. The nurse will also participate in patient education and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. The work environment includes caring for adults, geriatrics, and patients with specific medical diagnoses related to pulmonary, wounds, urology, cardiac, neuro, and renal conditions. Candidates should have strong communication and critical thinking skills.