Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Redding, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care on a stepdown unit from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with a focus on close monitoring of patients such as TBI/trauma, post-surgical, and septic patients. The position requires a nurse with experience in critical care, telemetry training, and high-risk medication management.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The PCU is a 14-bed stepdown unit designed for patients who require closer observation than general care but do not meet the criteria for intensive care. The RN will manage patients with Arterial and Central Venous Pressure (CVP) pressure lines, titrate pressors, and care for trach and ventilated patients.

• Required Qualifications:
  BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; BSN preferred but not required; 2-3 years of relevant experience in ICU stepdown or PCU; licensure to submit; experience with high-risk medications and critical care procedures; ability to manage titrated drips such as Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed; certified in COVID vaccination as required; minimum of 3 years of experience in specialty.

• Schedule:
  12-hour day shifts beginning at 6:45 AM or PM, three shifts per week. Schedules are generally developed 2-3 weeks in advance, with efforts to plan up to 9 weeks ahead. The role includes working four weekend shifts within a four-week schedule, typically on Saturday and Sunday for days or Friday and Saturday for nights.

• Additional Information:
  The unit emphasizes patient experience and core measures such as HCAHPS. Teamwork and self-motivation are highly valued. The facility is very traveler-friendly, with a close-knit team environment. First-time travelers with requisite experience are considered. The unit is fast-paced with quick patient turnovers, and effective teamwork is essential.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with CrossCountry 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