Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Yakima, WA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in patient care within a medical/surgical environment, particularly in high-acuity settings. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care for a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• First-time travelers are considered with at least 2 years of total experience, including 1 year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Required certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) & BLS (Basic Life Support).

Essential Skills

• Trach care and chest tube management.
• Experience with TR band and post-Cath Lab care.
• Central line maintenance and general nursing responsibilities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and measure cardiac rhythm.
• Comfortable caring for patients on BiPAP and high-flow oxygen.
• Experience with cardiac patients and titratable drips, including diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix.

Patient Types

The Clinical Nurse will work with a variety of patient diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• General medical conditions: Diabetes Mellitus Type II, gastrointestinal disorders, genitourinary issues, COVID-19, pneumonia, altered mental status, transient ischemic attacks, acute kidney injury, dehydration, alcohol withdrawal, syncope, chronic kidney disease, sepsis, strokes, dialysis, pulmonary edema, anemia, shock, and hypoxia.
• Cardiac conditions: Care for patients pre/post PCI, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, NSTEMI, and chest pain, with a high volume of post-cath lab procedures.
• Oncology patients: Care for patients with conditions such as leukemia and neutropenia (chemotherapy administration may not be required).

Diversity and Community Care

The facility serves a high volume of Spanish-speaking patients (30%) and a significant number from underserved populations. We seek candidates who are compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Work Environment

• Floating required within skill scope throughout the hospital.
• Weekend rotation: at least 2 shifts per month, subject to change based on needs; weekend nights consist of Friday and Saturday, while Sunday is not considered a weekend night.

Additional Information

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Epic.
• Shift times: Day shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM; Night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Scrub color: Any color.

Facility Size

This is a 226-bed non-profit community facility with 34 beds located in a designated unit.