Progressive Care Unit RN
Mission Hills, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit This day-shift position supports adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting with a 1:3 patient ratio. The role requires intensive care unit experience and involves managing complex conditions, advanced monitoring, respiratory support, and critical care interventions.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an intensive care unit Registered Nurse.
  • Active California license in hand.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
  • Los Angeles City Fire Card issued within the last 30 days.
  • Demonstrated ability to care for patients requiring intensive monitoring and progressive care interventions.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • First-time travelers are accepted.
  • Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients.
  • Common diagnoses include sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, coronavirus disease, congestive heart failure, open-heart conditions, and trauma.
  • Clinical responsibilities may include ventilator care, airway management, high-flow nasal cannula therapy, noninvasive ventilation, arterial blood gas interpretation, dysrhythmia management, cardiac drip management without titration, intravenous insulin protocols, blood product administration, chest tube management, wound care, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care, renal failure management, hemodialysis support, and rapid response participation.
  • Special procedures may include intubation, extubation, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
  • Holiday coverage is required for three of five designated holidays.

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