Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown in Independence, MO

Scheduling requirements: FT Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PT staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PRN 1 Staff: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement, PRN 2 Staff: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements. Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Typically, total RN based care with no techs unless stretched.

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12/14 start date

Hospital: HCA Centerpoint Medical Center

Location: Independence, Missouri

Address: 19600 E. 39th Street

Unit: Progressive Care Unit

Building: Main Hospital

General Information

Unit Specifics:

Number of Beds: 36

Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 AM or 1:4 PM, 1:5PM (with patient care techs)

Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Typically, total RN based care with no techs unless stretched. Secretaries are scheduled 7am-7pm in the PCU and are available for a number of resources.

Type of equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps

Documentation system: Meditech

Scheduling requirements: FT Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PT staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PRN 1 Staff: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement, PRN 2 Staff: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements. Rotating holiday schedule.

Floating policy: PRN floats 1 time per week, FT/PT staff floats in a rotation based upon dates, bonus shifts always float first

Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.

Hospital Specifics-

Certifications: Level 2 trauma center, Stroke Accreditation, STEMI Accreditation, Certified Bariatric Center

Hiring profile

Must have:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS

Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills

Management of vasoactive drips

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

Central Line or PICC line placement

Chest tube placements

Best personality Fit:

Positive attitude and desire to work as a member of a team

Floating Area(s):

Telemetry Unit

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms.

Black or charcoal grey jackets, with the option to order unit specific jackets.

Unit Guidelines/Policies:

See attached Unit Standards of Care Policy

Awards/Recognition:

Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018