Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,038 per week in Washington, DC

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Intermediate Care Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum of 2 years required. License : Must have state license in hand prior to start date. Certifications : BLS, DC RN Licensure required. ACLS, NIHSS, and BSN preferred. Must-Have : Candidate must successfully pass the EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. Must have completed one prior travel assignment. Weekend requirement : every other weekend required. Float requirement : required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity. Description : This position is in a 28-bed Intermediate Care Unit. We specialize in neurosciences and stroke but also care for general intermediate care patients. Nurses will work with patients primarily recovering from neurosurgery and neurological events such as strokes and seizures. The patient population also includes those with complications from medical conditions like sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, and diabetes. We require nurses to be able to interpret telemetry. Experience with the management of dysrhythmias is essential. Certain drips may have to be managed based on standing orders, particularly insulin and heparin protocols. Wound care skills and the ability to manage tracheostomy patients are also important. Team collaboration is crucial as interdisciplinary support is available. Nurses will provide patient-centered care following best practices and guidelines. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to learn new protocols as necessary.