Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Charleston, WV
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in a Trauma Stepdown unit, providing exceptional nursing care to multi-system injured trauma patients and surgical patients. This position offers an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Trauma Stepdown and surgical units.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and health status, ensuring timely interventions as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, following established protocols.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Perform necessary nursing procedures including IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and conscious sedation.
• Participate in ongoing education and training, including orientation and specialty-specific skill enhancement.

Shift Information

Position is available for night shifts with flexible scheduling options of 3x12 or 4x12 hours. Every other weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license (WV/Compact) with at least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a specialty area such as PCU, IMC, Trauma, or SDU.
• First-time travelers accepted if experienced in ICU or Trauma.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required; TNCC preferred.
• Competency in IV starts, ventilator management, and telemetry is essential.
• Fit testing for masks must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Unit Information

The unit consists of 25 Floor Beds, 6 Step-Down Beds, and 6 Pediatric Beds. The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 for Floor RNs and 1:3 for SDU RNs.

Benefits

• Free parking for travelers.
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

Travelers may float within their scope to meet facility needs and can be accommodated with blocked schedule requests. All staff are required to receive a flu vaccination unless documented medical proof of allergy is provided. The flu season runs from October 1st to March 31st.