Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year preferred
License: Valid nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS required
Must-Have:
- Experience managing cardiac telemetry
- Competence in care of ventilated patients
- Skills in IV management and central line care
Description:
This position is for a registered nurse specializing in the Progressive Care Unit.
The role requires working night shifts, three nights a week, for a total of 36 hours.
Candidates should have a minimum of one year of nursing experience.
New travelers are welcome, but candidates with only one year of experience will undergo manager review.
The schedule includes weekdays, some weekends, and rotating holidays.
Floating to different units may be required based on staffing needs.
Call may also be required for this position.
Patient care in this unit specializes in cardiac conditions but includes a variety of diagnoses.
The nursing team collaborates closely with interdisciplinary support services such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.
Healthcare professionals must have strong skills in managing complex patient care situations, including chronic ventilated patients and post-transplant care.
The position offers an opportunity to further develop skills in high-acuity nursing within an advanced care setting.