PCU/MedSurg/Postpartum Float RN
Kennewick, WA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Opportunity - Kennewick, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: RN (Float Progressive Care/Step Down, Float MedSurg, Float Postpartum)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour Night shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts required every 2-week pay period
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Number of Openings: 5

Unit Profile

• Department: Progressive Care Unit
• Floor: 2 North
• Trauma Level: 3
• Number of Beds: 16 private rooms
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 standard, 1:3 for higher acuity
• Patient Population: Geriatric, Adult
• EHR System: Paragon (McKesson)

Required Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2+ years in specialty
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (must have ACLS training or rhythm interpretation course)
• Skills/Experience:

  • EKG/Cardiac Monitoring
  • Respiratory assessment and support
  • Medication titration
• Float Requirements: Must be able to float between Progressive Care, MedSurg, and Postpartum units

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

• Alcohol detox (ETOH detox)
• Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis/Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (DKA/HHS)
• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal (GI) issues
• BIPAP management

Additional Information

• Patient Acuity: Accommodations for higher acuity patients
• Dress Code: Standard professional attire (no specific scrub color designated)
• Location Highlights: Serving the Tri-Cities area (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) in southeastern Washington

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required mentioned.