PCU RN
Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights)

Overview

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Employment Type: Temp
• Shift: Nights
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Orientation Dates: 12/7 and 12/21
• Unit Size: 25 beds
• RN Ratio: 1:5-6

Patient Population and Unit Details

• Patient types: Heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, ortho
• Drips: Heparin, PCAs, 3% sodium (no titration)
• Specialty equipment: Telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, Airvo
• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Float scope: Traveler will be required to float across all campuses of the health system.
• Holiday requirement: Unless the unit is closed, the traveler must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays.

Eligibility Restrictions

• Local radius: No local candidates. All candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license).
• Separation policy: Past employees of the health system (FTE or PRN float pool) cannot work travel in another market, regardless of current or past facility, for 12 months. This does not apply to past travelers who worked travel at this health system.
• Travel experience: Does not accept first-time travelers. Candidates must have completed at least one travel assignment in the previous 12 months.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in a hospital setting
• Valid driver's license
• Drip Experience: Heparin
• Drip Experience: PCA
• Drip Experience: 3% Sodium/Na
• EKG / Strip reading and measuring experience
• Med Surg experience
• Neurology experience
• Neurosurgery experience
• Orthopedics experience
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic