Travel Nurse (RN) Tele/Stepdown (Telemetry/PCU)

Travel Nurse (RN) Tele/Stepdown (Telemetry/PCU)

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PCU 3 West

Shift: Nights/ 7p-7a, 12x3, 36 hrs per week, EOW

Length: 13 Weeks

Requirements:

• VA License
  
• 1 year PCU experience
• MS/Tele, Tele, Cardiac Tele, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown Work setting skills
  
• ACLS
  
• BLS
• NIH
  
• Feeding tube care and management; PCA; Tracheostomy Management,
  Wound Care/Wound Vac; Meditech skills preferred
  

LOTUS OFFER
**50-mile radius required NO local travelers.
Profession: PCU RN
Start date: Every other Monday, 1/29, etc.
Duration: 13-weeks
Shift: 3x12s (please indicate if traveler wants/needs block scheduling.
The manager is open to this!); every other weekend
CERTS REQUIRED: BLS, ACLS, NIH
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Work setting: MS/Tele, Tele, Cardiac Tele, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response: Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry -on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response Teams
Cardiovascular: Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath
Endocrine/Metabolic: IV insulin protocols, Titration of Insulin drips
Genitourinary/Renal: Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure
IV therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management , PICC line management, Starting IVs
MEDICATIONS: Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration
Neurological/Psychiatric: CVA
Respiratory: Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Oxygen face masks, Non-invasive airway management
Professional Topics and Skills: Isolation Precautions
1:5 patient ratio experience
1 year PCU experience
Additional Preferred skills: Feeding tube care and management; PCA; Tracheostomy Management, Wound Care/Wound Vac; Meditech
First time travelers OK
UNIT INFO:
Nurses on this unit care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems. The patient population on PCU/Tele includes cardiac, neuro, renal, infectious disease, pulmonary and more. As a RN on our unit, you will be accountable for the coordination of direct patient care and education. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital recognized as one of Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals in America.
Avg Daily Census: 29
Rooms: 28
Beds: 32
PCU Ratio: 1-:4-5. If they have an insulin drip the ratio goes 1:4.
No vented patients
PATIENT DIAGNOSES:
Hypo/Hypertension
CHF
Chest pain
Stroke pre/post care
COPD
PE
Conduction blocks
Acute/Chronic Respiratory Failure
End stage renal failure
AFIB/AFIB with RVR
MI
NSTEMI
GI BLEED
SPECIAL PROCEDURES/ADDTL UNIT DETAILS:
Insulin drips for DKA's
pre/post cardiac cauterizations, pacemakers, ablations, cardioversions.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Sara Steady
Tenor
Maxi Move
Air Taps
bladder scanner
Vein finder
**50-mile radius required NO local travelers.*Float: Y; RN could be floated within their scope if needed.
*COVID exposure: Possible
*Weekends: Likely every other
*Scrubs: Navy

Others:

• COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
• Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
• PCU Ratio: 1-:4-5. If they have an insulin drip the ratio goes 1:4
• Could be floated within their scope if needed, possible Covid
  
• Accepts 1st time travelers
  
• 50 mile radius
• No Locals
  

Unit: PCU, 3 WEST, 0006428

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Pay rate is estimated based on weekly gross income.

Weekly gross pay based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Estimated Weekly Rate: $2006 per week

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