Progressive Care Unit (Step-Down) RN
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 unit with floating requirements
• Care for patients with surgical cases of all types, medical cases of all types, and neurological patients
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 (not guaranteed)
• Manage vasoactive drip titrations including neosynephrine, amiodarone, and cardizem
• Operate common equipment including bladder scanners, IV pumps, PCA pumps, SCDs, BiPAPs, CPAPs, OptiFlows, Vapotherms, and Airvos
• 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 ortho/MS/oncology skills: epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, wound vac
• Facility may downstaff travelers 36/48 hours in a 13-week contract based on weekly schedule
• Quick start position available

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive medical center providing advanced progressive care services. The facility features a well-equipped 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 maintains modern equipment and technology to support complex patient care needs across surgical, medical, and neurological specialties.

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 and is centrally located in Missouri with easy access to both St. Louis and Kansas City.