Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, MO
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work in progressive care unit (PCU) stepdown environment
• Floating to other units required as needed
• Minimum 2 years critical care experience required
• Preference given to candidates with both ICU and PCU experience
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 (not guaranteed)
• Care for surgical patients of all types, medical patients of all types, and neurological patients
• Work with equipment including bladder scanners, IV pumps, PCA pumps, SCDs, BiPAPs, CPAPs, Optiflows, Vapotherms, and Airvos
• Vasoactive drip titration required including neosynephrine, amiodarone, and cardizem
• Required line management skills: IV insertion, PICC/central line management, vascular device access/care, dialysis fistula care/management, A-line management
• Preferred line management skills: CVP
• Required airway skills: CPAP/BiPAP and trach care
• Preferred cardiac skills: obtain 12 lead EKG, sheath removal, cardioversion/defibrillation
• Required orthopedic/medical/oncology skills: epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, wound vac
• Subject to downstaffing 36/48 hours in a 13-week contract based on weekly schedule

Facility:

This healthcare organization provides comprehensive medical services with a focus on progressive care and critical care services. The facility maintains a stepdown unit that bridges the gap between intensive care and general medical floors, offering specialized monitoring and treatment for patients requiring intermediate-level care. The organization emphasizes quality patient outcomes and utilizes advanced medical equipment and technologies to support diverse patient populations including surgical, medical, and neurological cases.

Location:

Columbia, MO

Columbia offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to the University of Missouri, providing excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. The city combines small-town charm with big-city conveniences, featuring beautiful parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community that makes it an attractive place for healthcare professionals to live and work.