Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Spokane, WA
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2465.00

Opportunity:

PCU/Stepdown RN

Job Details:

• PCU/Stepdown unit with a 42-bed unit serving adult and geriatric patients
• Every other weekend required (Friday–Saturday for nights or Saturday–Sunday for days/evenings)
• No on-call required
• Block schedules not required
• Expected patient ratios of 1:4–5
• 48-hour shifts approved
• Must be able to manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips — this is a hard stop requirement
• May float to Telemetry or Medical-Surgical floors if unit is overstaffed
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities nearby the contracted facility
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, Afib RVR, Chest Pain R/O MI, heart cath, and cardiac drip management
• Required skills include BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care, chest tube management, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, arterial blood gas interpretation, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV insulin protocols, pacemaker management, PICC line management, sheath removal, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, and titration of cardiac, vasoactive, and insulin drips
• Special equipment includes cardiac monitoring systems and cardiac drip management equipment
• Charting system is Epic — experience required
• Scrub color: any color for RNs
• No parking fee
• Minimum of 1 year of PCU/Stepdown experience with cardiac drip experience required
• Charge experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Compact nursing license must be in hand at time of submission
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
• Candidates may choose one holiday — either Thanksgiving or Christmas — but cannot have both off

Facility:

This is a short-term acute care facility and Level II Trauma Center with Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designation. With 629 total staffed beds, this teaching hospital offers comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretaries.

Location:

Location details were not provided in the job description.

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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.