Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 16 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours
Experience: 1 to 2 Years Experience Required
License: Current State License
Certifications:
- BLS
- NIHSS
- ACLS (Preferred)
Must-Have:
- Experience in telemetry and cardiac monitoring
- Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage dysrhythmias
- Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization experience
- Float to various units as required
- Ability to provide care for patients with sepsis, stroke, renal failure, ETOH, AFIB, and other critical conditions
Description:
The Registered Nurse will work in the Progressive Care Unit.
The nurse will manage a patient ratio of 1:5.
This position accepts first-time travelers.
Holiday shifts and Charge Nurse assignments may be required as needed.
The nurse will be required to work a minimum of 8 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period.
Clinicians will float within their scope to meet facility needs.
The position encompasses floating between multiple units including Med/Surg and Intermediate Care Departments.
Experience in cardiovascular care, including sheath removal and feeding tube management, is preferred.
The nurse will be responsible for IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration.
Patients will include adults and geriatric populations with various diagnoses.
The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, and rapid response teams.
Nurses are expected to demonstrate strong communication skills and adapt to changing patient care needs.