Progressive Care Unit RN
Spokane, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit. This position provides care for adult patients in a progressive care setting within a short-term acute care, Level III trauma environment. The role requires telemetry experience, electronic charting proficiency, a patient ratio of approximately 1:34, and the ability to float between units as needed.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekends are required every other weekend, and block scheduling is required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year of nursing experience
  • Active compact nursing license in hand at submission
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Experience with electronic charting systems
  • Progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or monitored care experience
  • Experience caring for patient ratios of approximately 1:34
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population includes adults with conditions such as congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, syncope, stroke, alcohol withdrawal, chest pain, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Required clinical skills include telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drip management, insulin drip titration, high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive airway management, arterial blood gas interpretation, central line care, chest tube management, feeding tube care, peripheral and peripherally inserted central catheter line management, blood product administration, seizure disorder management, and intravenous therapy.
  • The assignment includes collaboration with intravenous therapy teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and unit secretaries.
  • Orientation includes 24 hours.
  • Two professional references covering at least 1 year of recent work experience are required during the compliance process and before the start of the assignment.

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