Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Denton, TX
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,609/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality PCU/Step-down Nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Degree from accredited nursing program
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care PCU/Step-down setting
- Other requirements to be determined by our client facility
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Duties Responsibilities
Progressive Care Nurses (PCU) care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. PCU nurses monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Many PCU patients receive complex medications that may require titration based on the patient’s vital signs The PCU nurse is sometimes also called a step-down nurse and the PCU is also known as cardiac step-down, medical step-down, neuro step-down, surgical step-down and ER holding.
- Monitor and assess patients who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care.
- Utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
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*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.
Employer
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
- On Staff Clinical Support Team
- Access to nationwide travel assignments
- MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
About Denton, TX
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Denton, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Denton, TX is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance.
- In summer, average highs are around 95°F, while in winter, average lows are around 33°F.
- Be prepared for hot summers and cool winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Denton, TX, with various apartment complexes and rental agencies catering to temporary stays.
- Denton is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include bus services, making it convenient to get around the city.
- Denton has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Denton offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, and it has a thriving arts and music community.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college games, and outdoor activities are abundant with parks and nature trails.
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