Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Yuma, AZ
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,213/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Yuma, AZ. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. Progressive Care Unit RNs will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
- Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
TotalMed RN
34 nurses recommend working with TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Yuma, AZ
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Yuma, AZ here's what you should know:- Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
- Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
- There are options for furnished apartments and houses.
- Yuma is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.
- Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
- The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
- Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.
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