Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,200 per week in Council Bluffs, IA

TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501! Pay Information $2,200 per week About The Position ID : 73799202 Shift : 12H Days 12 hr days Description : Unit Notes :

• RN's - Pass / Fail exam on Friday during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated
• Radius Rule : 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and / or Dignity.Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.Fingernail policy : Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contractDepartment : Stepdown RN
• Certifications Required : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
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of Beds : 22- Ratios : 1 : 04- Common diagnoses / Types of patients : Heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, stroke- Are RNs required to titrate drips? : Yes- Common titratable & / or set rate drips : Cardizem, amiodarone, nitro- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? : Yes- does take a full patient assignment- Are there nurse aids / patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties? : Yes- 1 : 10- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? : CPAP- Are there Tele / Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? : RNs must read and interpret strips- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) : 0630-1900, 1830-0700 / / cyclic scheduling- Weekend Requirements : Everyother- Holiday Requirements : 1 major, 1 minor- Floating Requirements : Will float to ICU if appropriate and has experience- How many shifts of unit / department specific orientation? : 1- 12 hour shift in the department- Additional Notes : Fast paced unit with many admits and discharges. Attributes that help make a nurse successful in this department are a positive attitude, teamwork, patient oriented, and comes to work to care for someoneRadius Rule : 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and / or Dignity within the past yearRTO needed upfront - Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.Entered On : 12 / 13 / 2023 Cancellation can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks. Charting BSN Required : License to Trauma Level : 3 Care Shift Notes : 12 hr days Required , BLS, NIHSS Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week Contract Weeks : 91 28821796EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening PCU RN Skills Checklist Stepdown / PCU Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.