Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Weston, WI
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Tele Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a stepdown unit. This position requires a combination of critical thinking, technical skills, and compassionate patient care for those in need of intensive nursing support.

Shift and Schedule

• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Weekends: No weekends required
• Holidays: Required every other holiday

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown Acute
• Number of Beds: 30
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4 (may stretch to 5 during high census)
• Common Diagnoses: Cardiac, NSTEMI, post-cath lab, AFib, CHF, GI bleed, detox, respiratory distress, sepsis

Responsibilities

• Administer and titrate IV nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone as needed
• Monitor patients for any changes in condition and respond accordingly
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Supervise nursing aides and ensure quality of care is maintained

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
• Experience with titration of drips is a must
• IV management experience preferred
• Experience with arterial lines is appreciated but not required

Additional Information

• Charge nurses will take 2 patients while overseeing unit operations
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow
• Telemetry technicians are available on the unit; RNs will not need to read their own strips
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation provided for up to 3 days