Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Thornton, CO
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Nights
$59-60/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care127 beds
Pay
Description
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
- Minimum 1-year current acute care hospital PCU experience
- BLS & ACLS
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
- Cardiac experience
- Prior Meditech experience
- NIH
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
- Post-op recovery of patients (surgical and from cath lab)
- Post op ortho patients (spine, joint)
Brand new state-of-the-art unit, ADA/Bari rooms within room Hoyer lifts (x2), great unit culture with excellent teamwork and collaboration, and wide range of nursing experience. Variety of patient population (elective ortho, spine, GYN surgeries), elective Cath lab procedures (post PCI, post pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, re-vascularization patients), stroke, CIWA, chest pain, renal failure, respiratory failure, set rate for cardiac drips (non-titrating except heparin) etc. Modified self-scheduling process, schedules post 3 weeks in advance leaving plenty of time for finding trades for any scheduling issues
Facility
North Suburban Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 127 beds
Employer
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
About Thornton, CO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Thornton, CO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Thornton, CO is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- However, wages generally align with the higher cost of living.
- In the summer, Thornton experiences average highs of around 88°F and lows of 57°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 43°F and lows of 17°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Thornton, and they can be relatively easy to find with some research and assistance from local real estate agents.
- Thornton is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are also available, including bus services connecting to nearby cities.
- Thornton has a diverse population with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the high altitude.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Thornton offers a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, and there are opportunities to explore art and music in nearby Denver.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and outdoor lovers can explore the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.
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