Travel Nurse RN - PCU in Chesapeake, VA - Excellent Benefits 2024-09-23

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: September 23, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Step-down Unit Job Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension Shift: Night Shift 4x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), including evenings, weekends, float, and holidays Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: Three years preferred; travel experience preferred; must have charge experience and strong neuro experience License: In hand preferred; temporary license process should be started before applying Certifications: BLS, ACLS required via American Heart Association; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required Must-Have: - EPIC proficiency - Expertise in vents, IV start, telemetry, PA lines, conscious sedation, neuro IV titration, insulin IV experience - Experience with post-brain surgery care and EVD/vetriculostomy Job Description: - Serve a diverse patient population in a general step-down unit (SDU) - Manage pulmonary cases like acute respiratory failure, COPD exacerbation, and CHF exacerbation - Handle cardiac cases such as NSTEMI/STEMI and CHF/CMO requiring BIPAP/diuresis - Address sepsis without requiring pressors, minor trauma, and CIWA - Care for DKA patients requiring insulin infusion - Occasionally handle vascular surgeries and post-op complications - Maintain typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, sometimes 1:5 - Be willing to float within contract and possess a strong neuro expertise - Pass an EKG test with a score of 80% or higher; failure to pass disqualifies candidates - Complete 16 hours of orientation Vaccinations Required: - Flu Vaccine (Medical/Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed) Fit Testing Requirements: - Facility cannot accommodate a PAPR; any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate Only candidates with their current address more than 50 miles from the facility will be considered. 25857981EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

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