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

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in a progressive care unit (PCU), and be comfortable working in a high-demand environment with a variety of patient cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with a range of medical conditions.
• Perform trach care, chest tube management, TR band care, and central line maintenance.
• Monitor and manage patients post catheterization, including fresh cath patients requiring frequent assessments.
• Administer and titrate medications including diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix.
• Attend to cardiac patients, including those recovering from PCI procedures, and manage conditions such as CHF, MI, and afib with RVR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using the Epic EMR system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in PCU or equivalent.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Experience with cardiac rhythms and caring for patients on BiPAP and high flow oxygen.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population, including a high volume of Spanish-speaking patients.

Patient Types

The Registered Nurse will care for a diverse patient population, including but not limited to:

• General medical conditions: DMII, GI, GU, COVID, PNA, AMS, TIA, AKI, dehydration, ETOH, syncope, CKD, sepsis, stroke, dialysis, pulmonary edema, anemia, shock, hypoxia.
• Cardiac cases: PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, afib with RVR, NSTEMI, and chest pain.
• Oncology patients (care provided without the requirement to administer chemotherapy unless specified).

Work Schedule

The position includes a rotation of shifts, with day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Weekend rotations are required at least twice a month, with a focus on team flexibility based on departmental needs.

General Information

This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment within a non-profit community hospital, providing vital care to a wide range of patients. If you are a compassionate caregiver looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.