Travel Contract

Cardiac PCU / Stepdown RN
Yuma, AZ
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,454/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay

Description

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2453.92

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Cardiac/Intermediate Care

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 during days and 1:5 during nights; may include mixed medical-surgical and PCU patients
• 4 weekend days required per month (Days: Saturday and Sunday; Nights: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• 3 out of 5 holidays required
• Low census call or standby requirement may apply for full or partial days
• Float to ICU within patient population and medical-surgical floors as needed
• Charge nurse is free of assignment with rare exceptions
• Patient care assistants available with a ratio of 8-12 patients per PCA
• Must have prior PCU, stepdown, or telemetry experience; no first-time travelers accepted
• Must have at least one successfully completed travel assignment
• Experience with TAVR and CABG preferred
• Must be experienced with all common titratable and set-rate drips including amiodarone, cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitroglycerin, and insulin
• Must be able to independently read telemetry strips; dedicated monitor tech also available
• Experience with BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and stable trach patients required
• Charting system: EPIC
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation: 1 day NEO, 1 day clinical education, 1 day floor orientation
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA or APEX), NIHSS
• BSN not required
• Radius rule: Must reside more than 100 miles from facility

Facility:

This acute care facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center offering a comprehensive range of medical services with a strong focus on cardiac care. The PCU Cardiac/Intermediate Care unit consists of 36 beds and specializes in managing complex cardiac patients including those with CHF, NSTEMI, MI, heart block, TAVR, CABG, and various other high-acuity diagnoses. The facility utilizes EPIC for electronic charting and maintains dedicated support staff including monitor technicians and patient care assistants to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Location:

Location details were not provided in the job description.

Please contact us for more information about the location of this opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.

GHG Healthcare Job ID #65398754. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

GHG Healthcare

About

Global Healthcare Group has been a leader in international allied health and nursing professional recruitment for over 18 years.


Global Healthcare Group has placed hundreds of nurses and allied health professionals across the United States. At Global Healthcare Group, we believe our success is due to the compassion, understanding, and attentiveness that go into our placement process.

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About Yuma, AZ

As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse in Yuma, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
  • Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
  • There are options for furnished apartments and houses.
Transportation
  • Yuma is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
  • Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.
Demographics
  • Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
  • The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
  • Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
  • Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
  • There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.
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