Travel Respiratory Care Unit RN - $2,266 per week American Traveler
New Britain, CT8 days ago
| Location | New Britain, CT |
Trusted Talent is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in New Britain, Connecticut.
Requisition Comments and Notes:
Nurse needed for Respiratory Care Unit. Ratios: Days/Evenings 1:9, Nights 1:12. Every other weekend is required. Must have 1-2 years of experience; prior travel experience preferred. BLS is required; ACLS is preferred.
Primary Patient Population:
Respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients. Medical environment (not traditional Med/Surg).
Floating Information:
Will float to similar chronic care units: RCU2, SDU, and TRU (Travelers float first). For a 12-hour shift, assignment may include being on one unit for 4 hours and another for 8 hours.
Unit Details:
- Respiratory Step-Down Unit Ratios: Days/Evenings 1:9, Nights 1:12
- TRU: TBI, medically complex chronic care. Ratios: Days/Evenings 1:7-10, Nights 1:12
Experience Requirements:
Experience with respiratory/vented patients strongly preferred. Nurses do not manage ventilators; RTs handle vents.
Unit Sizes:
- Respiratory Care Unit: 36 beds
- Respiratory Step-Down Unit: 38 beds
Unit Specific Procedures/Protocols:
- Nurse responsible for IV starts, drips, administering blood, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, complex and simple wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight cath, foley care, port access, central line dressing, wound measurements.
Profiles:
Must be clean and easy to follow. Any issues will be sent back for corrections. Note experience with respiratory/vented patients if applicable.
Certifications Required:
- BLS
Trusted Talent Job ID #JN -082026-938933. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Long Term Care (LTC)
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