Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Facility Name : Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Total # of Facility Beds : 341
Unit Name : PCU
Unit Specialty : PCU
Total # of Unit Beds / Suites / Deliveries :
Teaching Facility : Y N
Teaching Hospital Experience Required : Y N
Trauma Level : 2
Prior Travel Experience Required : Y N
Minimum # Years Clinical Experience Required : 1 year
Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required : 1 year
Certifications Required : BLS, ACLS
Certifications Preferred : note any others
Nurse Patient Ratio by shift : 3 : 1
Circulate / Scrub as applicable :
Ancillary Assistance :
CNA / PCT : Y N #staff per shift : 3
Unit clerk / Secretary : Y N #staff per shift :
Other : Telemetry tech #staff per shift :
Advanced Practice on the unit :
# Days of Orientation : 1 - 2
Specialty Testing for Unit / Facility : U F
Patient Care Modality : acute inpatient Progressive Care Tele
Dress Code
Scrubs / color : navy blue or white
Shoes : closed toe nonskid
Jewelry : minimal
Hair / Beard : groomed, professional hair. No beard
Nail Polish : no artificial
Documentation System : EPIC
Medication System : MAK
Floating Required : Y N
To what units / facilities : travelers will float 1st to appropriate units
Describe the rotation : nurses will be expected to be part of the Resource Float team
Charge required : Y N
Scheduling : will post
Shift Hours : 7a / 7p will post Rotation Schedule : If posted
Self-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements : yes usually every other
Call Requirements : No
Holiday Requirements : yes, if needed
Patient Population (Diagnoses) : Acute Coronary Syndrome, Bipap / CPAP with compromised gas exchange, Cardiac diagnosis requiring closer monitoring, minimally titrating inotropic / vasodilator / antiarrhythmic / anti-platelet drips, Post PTCA / stent with arterial / venous sheath, Drug toxicity requiring advanced monitoring / frequent observation, ETOH withdrawal patient with high potential of airway compromise requiring frequent sedation, thrombolytic therapy for ACS or vascular patency, major vascular surgery or leg by pass with comorbidities, Hypotension / hemodynamic instability, insulin drip therapy, Heart Failure, Carotid surgery, Electrical cardioversion, Carotid surgery, Active rewarming for temperature regulation
Age Range : adult
Ventilators : Type; ABG : Type)
Respiratory available 24 / 7 for support Y N
Anesthesia available 24 / 7 for support Y N
Who manages ventilators : Only home vents on unit
Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols : (For example : Drips; Infusions; Phlebotomy; Starting IVs; EKGs; Transports; Weaning; Nebulizer to Inhaler; Starting IVs, performing venipuncture, Performing EKGs; Discontinuing sheaths) Insulin drips, cardiac drips, starting IVs, post cardiac cath.
Additional Unit Specific Information : ACLS trained required, telemetry required
December Starts, still need holiday coverage. Assignment for up to 32 weeks. Travel RN for PCU : Will be assigned to float team. A minimum of every other weekend and / or schedule adjusted to meet the needs of the unit and patient care. Travelers must work 2 out of the 3 holidays : Thanksgiving, Christmas / Christmas Eve, and New Years Day / Eve. Requirements :
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
Travel Nurse Rn Stepdown • Plattsburgh, NY, United States