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 position with cardiac drip experience required - must be able to titrate and manage cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Every other weekend required (Friday-Saturday for nights or Saturday-Sunday for days/evenings)
• No on-call required
• Block schedules not required
• 48-hour shifts approved
• Expected patient ratios of 1:3-4
• Position may float to Telemetry or Medical-Surgical floors if overstaffed
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities nearby contracted facility
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• Scrub color: Any color for RN
• No parking fee
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must be able to manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (hard stop requirement)
• Key skills include: BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care/management, chest tube management, heparin protocols, interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs), interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, pacemaker management, post cardiac angiogram/cath care, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, Afib with RVR, chest pain/rule out MI, heart catheterization, cardiac drips, and traditional medical-surgical patients
• Special equipment includes cardiac monitoring and cardiac drip management
• 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 of either Thanksgiving or Christmas, but cannot have both)
• 2 professional references required covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Facility:

This short-term acute care facility is a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 629 total staffed beds. As a teaching hospital, it offers a comprehensive and dynamic clinical environment supported by interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more. The PCU/Stepdown unit consists of 42 beds and operates with robust specialty support services to ensure high-quality patient care.

Location:

Location details were not provided in the job description.

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.