TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Step Down
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required
License: RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure required
Certifications: BCLS, ACLS required; pending license acceptable if active upon start
Must-Have: Step Down experience/skill sets
Description:
Traveler will primarily work in a Med-Surg capacity.
Previous charge experience is required.
Patient ratio experience is preferred.
Experience with charting system is required.
Recovery and monitoring of patients in need of specialized care is emphasized.
Candidates must be comfortable with diverse patient diagnoses including joint replacements and post-op neurosurgery.
Essential skills include managing IVs, monitoring telemetry, and assisting with wound care.
Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
A supportive environment with rapid response teams and specialty services is provided for patient care.
The unit will focus on adult and geriatric populations.
The facility has 48 beds in the designated area for recovery and rehabilitation.