Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Charleston, WV
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Description

This unit comprises 8 Intermediate Care beds and 10 Observation beds, servicing a diverse range of medical patients. Common cases include respiratory issues, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), arrhythmias, post-operative kidney transplant patients, and interventional neurological patients. The unit is equipped to care for telemetry patients with both medical and surgical needs, including those in the renal population.

Shift Details

• 3x12 Hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekdays and every other weekend required
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs

Orientation

Orientation sessions are held every other week on Thursday.

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• 3:1 for Intermediate Care Unit patients
• 4:1 for Medical/Surgical patients

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant specialty is required
• First-time travelers are accepted

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – must be American Heart Association certified

Additional Details

• No call requirement
• Open to accommodating block schedule requests - to be discussed in the interview
• Guarantee of 36 or 48 hours/week is offered – please discuss with the manager
• Strong Intermediate Care or ICU experience is required
• Skills in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and ventilator management are essential
• Must hold a West Virginia or Compact RN License (can submit with pending license, but must have an active license to start)
• No restrictions on time off requests; discuss during the interview

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 855
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue and White (or combination)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Free parking available for travelers in the parking garage