Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Baltimore, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care for patients with complex medical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry and cardiac telemetry data.
• Manage dysrhythmias and provide intervention as necessary.
• Utilize Rapid Response Teams effectively when needed.
• Provide comprehensive pre/post-operative care for cardiac procedures, including cardiac catheterization.
• Administer care for patients with feeding tubes and manage renal failure cases.
• Perform phlebotomy and maintain peripheral and central line care.
• Administer blood products and support patients undergoing hemodialysis.
• Provide wound care and management as required.
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and provide non-invasive airway management, including CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy care.
• Adhere to isolation precautions and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, including at least one year in a travel nursing role.
• Current certifications in ACLS and BLS.
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health record system.
• Ability to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed.
• Weekend shifts required every third week.

Additional Information

Scrubs are not provided; navy blue scrubs or navy blue pants with a white top are required. This position will be a night shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week.

Please note that all employees are required to have the flu vaccine.