Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,989 per week in Kansas City, MO

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years of experience required License: Active nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred Experience with a patient ratio of 5:1 Description: The Registered Nurse will work in a surgical stepdown unit. Candidates will be expected to provide care for patients with various conditions, including neurological, respiratory, orthopedic, and renal issues.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years of experience required License: Active nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred Experience with a patient ratio of 5:1 Description: The Registered Nurse will work in a surgical stepdown unit. This position accepts individuals seeking 36 or 48 hours per week. First-time travelers are welcome to apply. Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments may be required. Eight weekend shifts are required in a six-week schedule period. The candidate must be proficient in managing patients in telemetry, cardiac telemetry, and neuro stepdown settings. Skills required include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and rapid response team usage. Candidates should have experience managing patients post-cardiac procedures, including angiograms and surgeries. They must be familiar with IV insulin protocols and feeding tube care, among other responsibilities. This role involves administering medications including heparin protocols and PCA. Candidates will be expected to provide care for patients with various conditions, including neurological, respiratory, orthopedic, and renal issues. Isolation precautions, wound care, and management of surgical drains and chest tubes are essential. Regular floating between departments may be necessary to meet facility needs.