Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Meriden, CT
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$2,334/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

The Progressive Care Unit RN, assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, consistently performs according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.  The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition or intermediate unit. 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
  • One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one year progressive care unit experience preferred
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age  

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs 
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Amergis Job ID #1182837. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU RN

Employer

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

About

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

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About Meriden, CT

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Meriden, CT here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 82°F and lows of 61°F, average winter highs of 37°F and lows of 20°F
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
Transportation
  • Car friendly city with limited public transportation options
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, various sports facilities, and outdoor activities in nearby parks and hiking trails
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