Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,695 per week at Chandler Regional Medical Center summary :
As a Travel Nurse RN specializing in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with cardiac and telemetry needs, requiring a minimum of two years of experience. Your role includes EKG monitoring, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and administering titratable drips under self-scheduling 12-hour shifts. This position demands strong clinical skills, adherence to guidelines, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dedicated healthcare team.
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Unit : B3B - CHF Telemetry - 2 years minimum experience required.Unit B3A - Cardiopulmonary Telemetry & Neuro - MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED, NO EXCEPTIONS.Common diagnosis / Types of patients : CHF and general Telemetry, Fluid overload, SOB, arrhythmias, ETOH, etc.Job Requirements
Must have skills : EKG monitoringDysrhythmia Exam required 24-48hrs prior to acceptance of a position - 2 MAXIMUM ATTEMPTS, ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS, NO 3RD ATTEMPT ALLOWED.2 years minimum experience required.Schedule Information
Self Scheduling, 12 hr shifts. 7-7.Every other weekend.2 major holidays, 2 minor depending on contract dates.Unit Specific Information
# beds : 30Ratios : 1 : 3-4.Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes.Common titratable & / or set rate drips : Yes - cardiac, heparin, Lasix, bumex, etc.Charge Nurse / House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, no patient assignment. Also have a manager.Are there nurse aids on this unit / Ratios? PCTs - 1 per every 15 patients.Are there Tele / Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? RNs must be able to interpret EKGs.Scrub Color / Dress code : Navy.Unit / Department specific orientation : 2 days on the floor.Floating Requirements : Yes - to any tele floor.Additional Details
Medical Solutions will prescreen, Auto Offer off of Prescreen Recommendation.There is also a pass / fail Sim Lab on day one of orientation.Keywords :
travel nurse, progressive care unit, telemetry, RN, cardiac nursing, critical care, BLS, ACLS, patient care, EKG monitoring