Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lubbock, TX
Modern Healthcare Solutions
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Step Down Unit. This role involves providing quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team.

Key Details

• Professional Role: Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Step Down
• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
• Float Requirement: Yes, must float between units
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Orientation Hours: 40 hours

Experience and Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 1 year
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:4
• Certifications (preferred):
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
• Skills (preferred):
  • IV therapy/Phlebotomy
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Central and Peripheral Line Care/Management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting and maintaining IVs

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Provide care in various settings including Cardiac Telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown.
• Administer and manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (Titrating these drips is a HARDSTOP requirement).
• Continuous monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Provide care and management for renal patients, including pre/post-hemodialysis management.
• Manage patients with neurological and psychiatric diagnoses.
• Responsible for wound care and isolation precautions as necessary.
• Participate in the use of Rapid Response and Code teams.

Facility Overview

• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 379
• Trauma Center Level: Level II

Patient Demographics and Unit Details

• Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census: Approximately 29 patients
• Number of Rooms: 30
• Interdisciplinary Support: Includes IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and more.
• Patient Diagnoses: Focus on renal care.
• Special Procedures: Peritoneal dialysis performed at bedside by the dialysis team.

Dress Code

The dress code for licensed nursing personnel requires solid navy blue uniforms or scrub attire, with no print tops allowed except in designated units.

Parking Information

Free parking is available in any unrestricted space. Employees should park in designated employee/visitor parking lots.