Travel Contract

PCU RN
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

$2,273-2,578/week

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PCU RN

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:30), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Unit: PCU
Ratio: 1:4 (varies with census, patient acuity, and staffing)
Patient population: Adults 18+ with multi-organ issues, heart failure, hypertension, cardiac rhythm disorders, trach/vented patients, LVAD patients, and pulmonary HTN requiring IV prostacyclin
Scrubs: Navy blue
Accepts first-time travelers: Yes
Accepts locals: Yes

Requirements

Valid RN license in New Jersey
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
IV Certification
NIHSS
2 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience within the last year
Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
Experience working with Cardiac patients
Experience working with Neuro patients
LVAD/RVAD experience (hard stop)
Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
Post-cardiac procedure care
TAVR experience
TR Band experience
Heart transplant management
Lung transplant management
Experience with Epic

Scheduling and Policies

Every other weekend required
RTO and schedule requests receive priority only when submitted with a screenshot confirming them; no requests are approved after offer
Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Floating: candidates must float within their skillset without exception

Facility Overview

665-bed acute care teaching hospital
Advanced quaternary services, including heart and lung transplants

Facility

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

3.2rating(77 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

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CVOR (RN)

Contract Position

4.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
497 beds

ADDRESS201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne TerraceNewark, NJ 07112

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About Newark, NJ

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Newark, NJ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newark, NJ is higher than the national average.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but they may not be as easy to find compared to some other cities.

Transportation

Newark is car-friendly, but it also has a good public transportation system including buses, trains, and light rail.

Demographics

Newark is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include asthma and diabetes.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several major hospitals.

Things to Do

There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant arts and music scene.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at the Prudential Center.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks and nearby hiking trails.

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