Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,822 per week in Athens, TX

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Athens, Texas, 75751! Pay Information $1,822 per week About The Position Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Intermediate Care Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : 2 years in specialty required License : Registered Nurse License Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have : EPIC experience required 2 years of recent experience in specialty required No first-time travelers Local travelers not accepted Description : Documentation experience is required. BLS and O2 protocol management skills are necessary. Non-invasive airway management experience is required. Peripheral line care and management skills are needed. Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge are essential. Computerized documentation skills are required. Nurse to patient ratios are 1 : 5-6. Rapid response team activation experience is expected. Travel experience is required. Charge experience preferred. Patient ratio experience is 5 / 6. Charting system experience is necessary. Community hospital experience is preferred. Skills required include accessing and managing ports, blood product administration, and central line care. Experience with chest tubes, CVA, external CPAP / BIPAP, and feeding tube care is beneficial. Must have knowledge of heparin protocols and high flow nasal cannula management. Interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias is necessary. Management of cardiac drips with no titration is essential. Must possess experience in telemetry and in managing total joint replacements. Wound care and wound vac expertise are required. Tracheostomy care and management skills are necessary. Use of rapid response and code teams experience is essential. Patient age groups include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Daily census ranges from 18-25. The unit comprises 36 rooms and has 50 beds. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services and rapid response teams. 28685673EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice.