Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Canton, OH
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

UNIT: 4 South Respiratory Stepdown
CLINICAL INTERVIEWS W/ MNGR APPROVAL

ACTIVE OH/COMPACT LICENSE.
Certs Required: BLS.

Experience Required: 2 years. Trach care, Chest tube management, PIV starts, High flow O2, Gtts – amio, Cardizem, Lasix, bumex, dobutamine.

Floating to same care level PCU; notified at beginning of shift.

Will accept first time travelers.

Patient Ratios: 4-5:1 BASED ON ACUITY.

Orientation: Day 1- 12 hours 7a-7p (first 4 hours-onboarding and education, second 8 hours on the floor orienting with nurse) Day 2- 12 hours on the floor orienting with a nurse (working their contracted shift) Day 3- Fist shift on their own.

Patient Types: Memorial 4 South is a 26-bed step-down respiratory unit that provides specialized care for patients with complex medical conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, pulmonary embolism, gastrointestinal bleeds and those requiring ventilator support. The unit also supports patients requiring continuous intravenous therapies for cardiac and renal conditions. 
Common diagnosis include-
▪    GI bleed
▪    Pneumonia
▪    Sepsis
▪    Inotropic therapy maintenance for cardiac or renal disease
▪    General overflow

Charting & Equipment: 
EMR: Cerner
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Unit specific equipment: hoyer, Sara Steady, Sara Flex

Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every 3rd weekend
On call? No
Holiday Expectations: Every other holiday
RTO: Approved at time of interview
shift times: 7p-7a, 7a-7p
Schedule cycle: 8-week increments, posted 2 weeks in advance

Other notes:
Scrub Color: Ceil blue
parking: Free