Progressive Care Unit RN
Plano, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Plano, Texas: The Registered Nurse will provide care for patients in a progressive care setting preparing for a transition to a neurological progressive care unit. The role supports patients with neurological and medical conditions while performing frequent assessments, monitoring, and patient-centered interventions.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; four weekends per four-week schedule and two major holidays required.
• Additional Information: The 34-bed unit provides care for patients with altered mental status, traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack, seizures, epilepsy monitoring needs, postoperative craniotomy recovery, downgraded trauma cases, orthopedic and spine conditions, cardiac conditions, and multiple sclerosis. Responsibilities include neurological checks up to every four hours and care for patients with radial access without intervention or with pacemakers. Patient ratios are generally 1:4, with flexibility up to 1:5. A team-oriented approach is valued, and float rotation may be required.

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