Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Watertown, NY
Carenest Health Services
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

PAY:
Travelers Pay: 
Taxable Amount - $42.5/hr on W2
Lodging Stipend - $700 weekly
Meals Stipend - $540 weekly
Weekly Gross - $2,770 weekly including stipend for 36 hours.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position - RN-PCU
Location - 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Duration - 13 weeks contract
Day Shift - 7 am to 7:30 pm, weekend, holiday and call required 

Weekly Hours - 36 hours 
May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and complex medical conditions requiring continuous monitoring.
Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and responses to treatment.
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in patient status, and respond promptly to emergencies.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and disease management.
Perform wound care, central line care, and other specialized nursing procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and infection control guidelines.

REQUIREMENT:
2+ years of experience within the specialty required.

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required.