Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,463 per week in Shreveport, LA

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years PCU RN experience License: Active RN License Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: First-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff (acute care) RN experience. Common patient conditions in the unit include s/p CABG, lung surgery, respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, and sepsis.

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years PCU RN experience License: Active RN License Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: First-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff (acute care) RN experience. Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a permanent staff. Description: The traveler will be assigned to a specific Progressive Care Unit. There are various patient types in the assigned unit. The unit consists of 24-25 beds depending on the assigned unit. Common patient conditions in the unit include s/p CABG, lung surgery, respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, and sepsis. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:3-4. The traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival. General PCU skillset includes titrating cardiac drips, insulin drips, and vasopressors. Familiarity with chest tubes, tracheostomy care, central line management, and wound care is essential. Cardiac skills preferred include the management of venous sheaths and temporary pacemakers. Support staff on the unit includes certified nursing assistants, charge nurses, and phlebotomy services. Charting is done through an electronic medical record system. The schedule requires working every other weekend. The traveler will work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week. Holiday expectations include working 2 out of 3 major holidays. The unit promotes a traveler-friendly culture with diverse staff.