Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Bay City, MI
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary:

- Strict Attendance Policy: Adherence to McLaren Bay’s three-strike attendance policy is mandatory (includes lateness, absences, or leaving early without approval).
- Patient Monitoring: Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs, telemetry, and critical metrics.
- Assessment & Intervention: Perform regular assessments, identify subtle changes in patient condition, and initiate necessary interventions or life-saving measures.
- Medication Management: Administer complex medications, IV therapies, and titrate drips according to orders.
- Specialized Care: Provide care for post-surgical, cardiac, ventilated patients, or those requiring neuro checks (e.g., stroke patients).
- Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists) to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and families regarding diseases, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and patient responses.

Requirements:

- Minimum 2 years RN Stepdown/Progressive Care experience (required)
- Telemetry monitoring experience (required)
- Cerner EMR experience (required)
- ACLS and BLS certification (AHA)
- Active Michigan RN license at time of submission

Additional Details:

- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- EMR System: Cerner
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
- Local Traveler Policy: 10% pay reduction for travelers within 35 miles
- Facility-Specific Pay Policies: Nonbillable hours, OT/holiday markups, extension discount