Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,182 per week in Salem, VA

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Progressive Care Unit Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Nights Hours per Shift : 12 hours Experience : Minimum 2 years License : Active RN license Certifications : BLS & ACLS Must-Have : PCU experience Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients Chest tube management Epidurals Description : General Comments Unit Information : Number of Beds : 15 Number of Staff : 22 (RN / PCT) Type of Staff : - Day Shift : 3-4 RNs, 2 PCTs, 1 Clinical Coordinator - Night Shift : 3-4 RNs, 1 PCT Patient Ratios : 4-5 patients per RN Type of Equipment : Cardiac Telemetry, chest tubes, cardiac drips (NTG, Cardizem, Amiodarone), post-cardiac catheterization patients, post-surgical patients including open heart, lung patients, general surgery patients, post-operative orthopedic patients requiring cardiac monitoring. EMR : Meditech Typical Hiring Profile : Most recruited for : Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. PCU experience Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patient care Chest tube management Epidural management Preferred or nice to have : Candidates with these skills will be considered first. Teamwork ability Time management in a high turnover environment Typical Procedures Performed : Post-cardiac catheterization Electrophysiology studies Device placements Groin management Chest tube care Post-operative surgical patient care Critical drips Epidural administration Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Best Personality Fit : Outgoing Team-oriented Willing to go above and beyond for patients Floating Areas : ICU taking PCU-type patients PCU Medical-surgical unit (taking 5 patients) Dress Code : Navy or white scrubs, can mix or match Weekends and On-call : Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts required.