PCU RN
San Antonio, TX
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs
$1,665/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | San Antonio, TX | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
- Shift: 19:00-07:00, 12 Hours
- Start Date: Not specified
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Number of Openings: Not specified
Join a leading acute-care hospital in San Antonio, TX, as a Contract RN in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to patient-focused care and a collaborative team approach, you will play a vital role in the healthcare community.
Unit Information:
- Number of Beds: 32
- Patient Ratios: 1:4, sometimes 1:5
- Typical Equipment: Walkers, kangaroo pumps, PCAs, chest tubes, ostomies, peg tubes, NG tubes, foley
- EMR: Meditech
Typical Procedures Performed:
- Airways: Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy
- Bowel: Small bowel resection, lower anterior resection, ileostomy or colostomy placement and reversal, fistula repairs, hernia repairs, Nissen fundoplications
- Pulmonary: Bronchoscopy, lobectomies, thorascopies, wedge resections, chest tube placement
- Mastectomies, Modified radical neck dissections, thyroidectomy
- Routine care for JP drains, biliary drains, abdominal or chest tube drains, TPN, tube feeds
- Telemetry
Required Certifications:
- BLS
- ACLS/ALS
Best Personality Fit:
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Adaptable
Unit Guidelines/Policies:
- Time and attendance: Shift starts at 0645 and 1845
- Collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams (MDR for dayshift at 1030 promptly)
- Hygiene, oral care, and activity is a focus for patients
- Communication with patients is a focus
- Infection prevention: C.diff, CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI
- Colorectal care: Order sets, pre and post-op checklists
- Admission and q shift documentation compliance
Weekends and On Call:
- Rotating weekends
- No on call
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the lives of patients, apply now!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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Pros
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About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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