Highlights
Common diagnoses include DKA, pre/post-surgical patients, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure, hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disorders, infections, soft tissue injury, minor fractures, and DVTs. previous experience with mentioned patients, ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, wound care, line management, drip titration, and the ability to float to ONS.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Rapid City, SD |
Description
Specialty: RN-PCU -Travel
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: 13 wk
Shift: 12 hr nights
Job Description
36-48 bed unit
The patient types include a mixed unit with ratios dependent on acuity, covering Med/Surg to IMC level, as well as Long Length stay patients. Common diagnoses include DKA, pre/post-surgical patients, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure, hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disorders, infections, soft tissue injury, minor fractures, and DVTs.
PCU RNs administer various medications, manage different types of access, perform skin and wound care, and interpret telemetry monitoring. The patient ratios vary depending on the unit, ranging from 1:5 to 1:6 for Long Length of Stay, 1:5 to 1:6 for Med Surg/Telemetry, and 1:4 for Intermediate Care
Support on the unit includes CNAs with a ratio of 1:8, a charge nurse without a patient load, and the availability of a respiratory therapist.
The charting system is Epic, and equipment includes Omnicell and Alaris.
Orientation consists of two days of unit/department orientation, including policies, protocols, and online learning, followed by two orientation shifts on the unit working with a preceptor.
Qualifications and Job Info
1+ yr experience (2+ if first-time traveler)
Must live 100+ miles from facility
Former perm staff must wait 1+ year to return as traveler
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
previous experience with mentioned patients, ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, wound care, line management, drip titration, and the ability to float to ONS.
Active South Dakota or compact RN license
Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
Benefits
Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental)
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Travel reimbursement
State License reimbursement
$1500 Referral bonus program
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