Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,189 per week at Centerpoint Medical Center MO summary :
A Travel Nurse RN works in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) providing high-quality patient care and utilizing advanced medical equipment while managing critical patients. The role requires BLS and ACLS certifications along with strong assessment and critical thinking skills to effectively handle patient needs. Typical staffing involves a ratio of 1 nurse to multiple patients, necessitating excellent time management and communication skills.
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Centerpoint Medical Center – IndependenceFacility Overview : Centerpoint Medical Center is part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. Our campus includes the medical center itself and a medical office building / outpatient services center connected to the hospital (on the west side of the hospital).Centerpoint Medical Center features 221 private rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and some of the latest clinical services available to patients. Along with our high-tech services, we also remain focused on providing compassionate care and the best possible customer service for our patients.Unit : Progressive Care UnitNumber of Beds : 36Patient Ratios : 1 : 3 AM, 1 : 4 AM or 1 : 4 PM, 1 : 5PM (with patient care techs)Unit staffing description : 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 PumpsDocumentation system : MeditechJob Requirements
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS : BLS, ACLSAdvanced assessment and critical thinking skillsManagement of vasoactive dripsSchedule Information
FT Staff : 36 hours / week with every 3rd weekend rotationPT staff : 48 hours / week with every 3rd weekend rotationPRN 1 Staff : 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirementPRN 2 Staff : 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirementsRotating holiday scheduleFloating policy : PRN floats 1 time per week, FT / PT staff floats in a rotation based upon dates, bonus shifts always float firstUnit Specific Information
Patient Experience requirements : Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership roundsDress Code : Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms. Black or charcoal grey jackets, with the option to order unit specific jackets.Keywords :
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Critical Care, Healthcare, Nursing, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Medical Equipment