Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbia, MO
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
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:

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) stepdown nursing position requiring floating capability
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 (not guaranteed)
• Care for surgical patients of all types, medical patients of all types, and neurological patients
• Operate common 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
• Preferred cardiac skills: obtain 12 lead EKG, sheath removal, cardioversion/defibrillation
• Required airway management: CPAP/BiPAP, trach care
• Required orthopedic/medical-surgical/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 operates a comprehensive progressive care unit that provides intermediate-level care between intensive care and general medical-surgical units. The facility specializes in caring for patients requiring close monitoring and complex medical interventions, including post-surgical patients, medical cases, and neurological patients. The organization maintains modern equipment and technology to support advanced patient care while emphasizing skilled nursing practices and patient safety.

Location:

Columbia, MO

Columbia offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to the University of Missouri, providing cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. The city combines small-town charm with big-city conveniences, featuring excellent schools, parks, and a thriving healthcare community that makes it an attractive location for medical professionals.