Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lubbock, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse [Location]
This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a Neuro Telemetry unit at a short-term acute care facility. The role includes monitoring neurosurgical and neurologic patients, utilizing advanced telemetry skills, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: 1-year experience preferred; a minimum of 1 year experience in neuro or telemetry nursing is required. Valid license must be in hand and in the state of practice.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Responsibilities:
  • Manage cardiac telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to rapid response or code situations.
  • Administer blood products and manage central and peripheral lines.
  • Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, including heparin and other medications, as dictated by protocols.
  • Provide oxygen therapy and manage airway using non-invasive techniques.
  • Follow isolation precautions and use PPE properly.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including IV teams, respiratory services, and therapy departments.
  • Document clinical data accurately using Epic electronic health record system.
  • Uphold compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit primarily serves neurosurgical and neurological patients, including epilepsy monitoring, stroke, trauma, and neurosurgical cases.
  • Responsible for caring for patients with diagnoses such as TIA/Stroke, epilepsy, and post-neurosurgical procedures.
  • Close teamwork with physical, occupational, and speech therapies is essential.
  • Requires flexibility to work holidays and to float between units when necessary.
  • Candidate must include responses to employment history questions and provide two recent references covering the last year.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits