Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Madison, WI
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Day/Night, 12 hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am. Monday through Friday with every other weekend required.

P7 takes a mix of acuity from general medical to stepdown IMC

2 years of Pediatric MS experience required. Pulmonary lines and resp failure that may require trach and ventilator dependence. CPAP, BIPAP.

Patient pop seen - Neuro, diabetic, nephrology, spinal fusion, intermediate and general care patients

BLS, PALS required - AHA only
Epic experience required
RN license required

Traveler will be required to pass a telemetry exam prior to start.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required

Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Submittals:High
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience : 3
Charting System Experience : Required
Charting System Name : Epic
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : -
Certifications : BLS, PALSSkills : Administration of blood & blood products, Anti-Seizure Medications, Assist with lumbar puncture*, Asthma, BiPAP/CPAP management, Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk, Care and management of ports, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Fractures*, Infection Prevention, Insertion and management of indwelling urinary catheter, Insulin administration, Insulin pumps, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Management of Chest Tubes, Management of dysrhythmias*, Neuromuscular disease*, NG tube insertion/ management, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Oxygen Delivery Systems, Pediatric Dosage Calculations, Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)/Rapid Response Team, Pediatric MedSurg, Pediatric Step Down*, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, Renal failure*, Seizure disorders*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, TPN/Lipids, Tracheostomy care/management, Ventilator Management, Wound assessment/care, arterial lines*
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : Other
Patient Ratios Days : -
Patient Ratios Nights : -
Patient Ratios Weekends : -
Float Required : -
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : True
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : Varies
Pre-Approved Time Off : -
Orientation Hours : 36
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Infants, Pediatrics
Daily Census : -
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : -
Number of Beds : -
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : P7 takes a mix of acuity from general medical to stepdown IMC"
Special Procedures/Unit Details : Pulmonary diagnoses and respiratory failure that may require tracheostomy and ventilator dependence as well as non-invasive ventilatory support like CPAP and BIPAP; Asthma diagnoses

Neurology patients, including those with seizure disorders

Diabetic patients, including management of acute diabetic ketoacidosis and new onset diabetes

Nephrology patients, including kidney transplants

Spinal fusion patients

Intermediate and general care patients

Special Equipment : Video EEGs

Transition to home from new tracheostomy patients

#Tier3 Travel Compliance

Floating
: Travelers are required to float as needed.

Local Rule
: 50 miles from the facility. Locals not accepted.

Minimum experience
: Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years

in the specialty they are submitting to

References
: please remove all references.

Pass
/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria.

A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:

Adult Exam:

100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole

No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3
rd

degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]

Passing score of 80% or higher

Pediatric Exam

Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia

Passing score of 80% or higher

Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts the assignment will be cancelled.)

Location: American Family Children's' Hospital 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite
transportation options are available: bus, park
ride, private parking, etc.

American Family Children s Hospital
in Madison, Wisconsin also a Magnet -designated facility provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our
Level One Pediatric Trauma Center
and
Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceFloating: Travelers are required to float as needed. Local Rule: 50 miles from the facility. Locals not accepted. Minimum experience: Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. References: please remove all references. Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:Adult Exam:100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystoleNo incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]Passing score of 80% or higherPediatric ExamVentricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardiaPassing score of 80% or higherAttempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts the assignment will be cancelled.) Location: American Family Children's' Hospital 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite Other transportation options are available: bus, park ride, private parking, etc. American Family Children s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin also a Magnet -designated facility provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.