Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,066 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Prep & Recovery Unit (PCU / PACU) Travel Nursing Job – Ithaca, NY

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in the Prep & Recovery Unit (PCU / PACU) in Ithaca, NY. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the chance to join a leading healthcare team, providing exceptional preoperative and post-anesthesia care to a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Experience the vibrant college-town atmosphere and scenic beauty of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region while making a difference in New York healthcare.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Ithaca, NY 14850 (New York nursing jobs)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (July 15, 2024 – October 14, 2024)

Healthcare Setting : Prep & Recovery Unit (PCU / PACU / Phase I & II)

Schedule : 3x12 hour day shifts per week

Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1720 - $1840

Call Requirement : 1 weekend call (24 hours) every 6 weeks; 2-6 weekday calls per 6 weeks depending on staffing

Hours of Operation : 5am – 10pm

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State

Minimum 1 year of recent preoperative, PACU, or PCU nursing experience

Proficiency with Meditech EMR and paper charting

Experience with peripheral nerve blocks

Comfortable providing pediatric patient care (ages 6 months+)

Ability to manage a 1 : 2 patient ratio, including two Phase I patients as needed

Willingness to take scheduled call shifts

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver preoperative and post-anesthesia nursing care for surgical patients (orthopedic, general, ENT, neuro, plastics, urology, GYN, and more)

Care for both inpatient and outpatient procedures, including elective, urgent, and emergent cases

Recover ICU and endoscopy patients post-anesthesia

Assist with local procedures (thoracentesis, paracentesis, minor orthopedic cases)

Collaborate with operating room RNs and PCAs as part of the on-call healthcare team

Accurately document patient care using Meditech and paper charting systems

Provide compassionate, safe nursing care to both pediatric and adult patients

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Ithaca, NY, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #421445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PCU

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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