Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,836 per week in Hermitage, TN

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : PCU Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum of 2 years License : RN License required Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIH, EKG Rhythm Certification Must-Have : - Neuro and cardiac experience - Advanced skills Description : This unit has 25 beds with patient ratios of 4 : 1 during the day and 5 : 1 at night. The staffing includes 1 Charge Nurse, 6-7 RNs, 2 technicians, and 1 unit secretary. Key equipment includes Alaris Pumps, tele-tracking, Imobile Communication, B450 Monitors, and the Pyxis system. Documentation is maintained through Meditech. Full-time positions require 36 hours per week with every third weekend off. Part-time positions require 24 hours per week with every third weekend off. PRN positions require a commitment to 3 shifts per month, including one weekend shift. Travelers or contract nurses are also expected to work 36 hours per week and every other weekend. The floating policy operates on a rotating system to meet hospital needs. Essential functions include triaging acute care patients and identifying life-threatening rhythms. Procedures performed on this unit include glucose monitoring, Foley insertion, dressing changes, EKGs, and peritoneal dialysis. The unit is recognized for excellence with awards like the Daisy Award for nurses, BEE Award for technicians, and High Fives for employees. This is a newly built unit equipped with the latest technology and is designed for an observation setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and friendly environment, this unit is ideal for you.