Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kansas City, KS
Nationwide Therapy Group
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary – Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift: Day, 4×12
Assignment: 48 hours/week
Guarantee: 13-week contract

Overview:
The Registered Nurse (RN) ensures high-quality patient care by following the nursing care plan, supervising LPNs, CNAs, and orientees, and promoting a safe environment for both patients and staff. This role aligns with the Select Medical Core Values, emphasizing superior care, teamwork, accountability, and patient/employee safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full nursing assessment within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient/family teaching needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient updates for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Deliver direct patient care using nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient education starting on admission day.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the attending physician and charge nurse.
• Seek guidance from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• Direct, train, and supervise ancillary nursing staff; delegate appropriately.
• Promote patient and staff safety following hospital safety policies.
• Support unit operations by maintaining calm, providing direction, and participating in team-building efforts.
• Notify management of supply, equipment, or training needs.
• Deliver cost-effective care while maintaining quality outcomes.
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities after appropriate orientation.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure efficient patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Safety Expectations (10-Foot Circle of Safety)

• Safe patient handling
• Materials handling
• Infectious disease precautions
• Slip/trip/fall prevention
• Maintaining a safe work environment

Required Skills & Certifications

• BLS – Required

• ACLS – Required

  Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience