Travel PCU/Stepdown RN
South Charleston, WV
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Rotating weekends and holidays required (every other weekend)
• Block scheduling accommodated when possible but not always guaranteed
• Care for 4 patients per nurse in an 11-bed unit (expanding to 11-12 beds)
• Must have 1-2 years critical care experience and travel experience required
• Required to float to Med-Surg Telemetry, ICU, Stepdown, or Emergency Department as needed
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS
• Must be competent with ICU skill set including BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, telemetry, critical drips, and post cardiac cath care
• CRRT and IABP experience preferred
• Arterial line experience, post fem pop, post endarterectomy, ECAR, and TVAR experience preferred
• Required to titrate drips including insulin, Cardizem, heparin, amiodarone, and low dose dopamine
• Work with RT equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, high flow O2, mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy, specialty beds, and IV pumps
• Monitor telemetry and read strips with 24/7 monitor tech support
• Assist with general patient care and unit clerk duties when indicated
• Dress code requires solid navy scrubs with no embroidery or patterns, closed-toed shoes only (no crocs)
• Epic charting system used
• Comprehensive orientation includes hospital orientation, nursing orientation, computer training, and two 12-hour shifts with preceptor

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a progressive care unit (PCU) stepdown that serves as a critical bridge between intensive care and medical-surgical units. The facility specializes in caring for hemodynamically stable patients with complex medical conditions including post-operative vascular patients, cardiac dysrhythmias, CVA, sepsis, renal patients, and post-cardiac catheterization cases. The unit maintains advanced monitoring capabilities with 24/7 telemetry monitoring and provides comprehensive critical care services with experienced charge nurses and house supervisors available around the clock.

Location:

South Charleston, WV

South Charleston offers a convenient location in the Kanawha Valley with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Kanawha River and nearby state parks. The area provides a comfortable cost of living while maintaining proximity to Charleston's amenities and cultural attractions, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career opportunities and work-life balance.