Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,468 per week in Morgantown, WV
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,468–$2,468
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Cardiology, Intravenous Therapies, Nursing, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Tracheotomy, Wound Care
LOCATION
Morgantown, WV
POSTED
2 days ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Step Down
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1.5-2 years of nursing experience with 1 year in Med/Surg/Tele and 2 years in Step Down
License: Required RN License
Certifications: BCLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
- IV start
- Telemetry
- Ability to read strips
Description:
Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Step Down/Immediate Care Unit.
The position involves working three 12-hour night shifts or four 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, with weekdays and some weekends included.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is typically 1:4, but may flex to 1:5 in emergencies.
Holiday requests for time off should be limited to no more than two of the four major holidays.
Candidates should have a minimum of 1.5 to 2 years of nursing experience, with at least one year in Med/Surg/Telemetry and two years of experience in Step Down.
Nurses must be proficient in starting IVs and have experience with telemetry.
The unit manages a variety of patients, with an emphasis on cardiac care, including patients who would be in Progressive Care or Telemetry in larger facilities.
The acuity level of patients may vary.
Required skills include BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, and cardiac telemetry.
Nurses are expected to manage dysrhythmias, administer oxygen, and provide care for tracheostomy patients.
Wound care and preparation for various procedures are also part of the responsibilities.