Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lubbock, TX
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview

This position is for an experienced Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of experience. The RN will provide specialized care in a telemetry setting, monitoring patients' neurological conditions and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients in a telemetry unit, focusing on neurological parameters.
• Administer medications and treatments based on established protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans and health management.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Schedule and Expectations

• The position requires working a night shift of three 12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00.
• Weekends are mandatory, with six weekend shifts required within a six-week scheduling period.
• Floating between units may be required, depending on staffing needs.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is expected to be 1:4.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• A minimum of one year of nursing experience in a telemetry or comparable unit.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Work Environment

This role is situated within a Short Term Acute Care facility, comprising a total of 379 staffed beds and designated as a Level II Trauma Center. The position will require adherence to the department's uniform dress code, which mandates solid navy blue uniforms or scrub attire for licensed nursing personnel.

Parking

Free parking is available in designated employee and visitor parking areas.