TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Boston, Massachusetts, 02118!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Stepdown
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 hours
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2+ years recent acute care experience
License: Current RN license
Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Must-Have:
- Surgical stepdown experience at a Level 1 trauma center
- IMCU/Stepdown experience
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
- Telemetry test and critical care medication test required on day 1
Description:
This position involves working 12-hour shifts, including rotating day and night shifts.
Staff members are expected to work every other weekend and holiday.
The unit cares for post-operative patients requiring intermediate care.
Patients are transferred from PACU or ICU, including those recovering from cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, trauma, and transplant procedures.
The average patient ratio is 1:3 to 1:4, or 1:4-5 if caring for med-surg patients.
Candidates should have experience with automated medication dispensing and more than one previous travel assignment.
Preferred experience includes working in a tertiary care facility.