Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Pikeville, KY
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts with guaranteed 48 hours per week
• 8-week contract assignment
• No blocked schedule requests accepted
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Float between Cardiac Progressive Care and Telemetry inpatient areas
• May be assigned aide duties when assistance needed
• Required certifications: KY/Compact RN License, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS
• EKG testing required during compliance process
• Minimum 2 years experience with Level I or II Trauma experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Tele strip interpretation skills mandatory
• Must be able to initiate and titrate cardiac drips based on patient acuity
• Care for post catheterization patients (femoral and radial), chest pain, and MI patients
• Black scrubs required
• Associate degree or certificate required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 75-mile radius rule applies

Facility:

This medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services with specialized cardiac progressive care and telemetry units. The facility operates as a Level I or II trauma center, offering advanced cardiac care including post-catheterization monitoring and emergency cardiac interventions. The organization utilizes EPIC charting systems and maintains high standards for patient care with experienced nursing staff.

Location:

Pikeville, KY

Pikeville offers a charming small-town atmosphere nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, providing outdoor recreation opportunities and a close-knit community feel. The area combines affordable living with access to natural beauty, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking a peaceful work environment.