Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lubbock, TX
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Title: Registered Nurse – PCU 
Location: Lubbock, TX 79410
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night 3x12, 19:00–07:00

Requirements:

• 2 years RN experience; 1+ year required per job overview
• 1:4 patient ratio; weekends 1:5
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
• Epic required
• Travel experience not required
• Level II Trauma experience preferred
• PCU/Telemetry experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, rapid response, IV therapy, central lines, blood products, heparin protocols, cardiac/vasoactive drips, and insulin drips
• Strong neuro experience preferred: TIA/stroke, epilepsy monitoring, neurosurgical patients, craniotomy, ACDF, TLIF, XLIF, subdural hematoma

Description:

• Neuro Tele/PCU unit with 29 beds and approximately 27 daily census.
• Patient population includes TIA/stroke, trauma, epilepsy monitoring, neurosurgical patients, and subdural hematomas.
• Uses Epic EMR and provides cardiac telemetry/drips, primarily Cardene and heparin.
• Self-scheduling, float required, no call.
• Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
• 1 RTO request allowed.
• 12 hours orientation listed in unit details.
• 48 hours are approved.
• Level II Trauma Center with 379 staffed beds.