Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Medical Center
$1,524-1,960/weekPrime Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Travel RN Opportunity - Nashville, Tennessee
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Unit: 10 Tower (Acute Care and Neuro Stepdown)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Number of Beds: 30 total (22 Acute Care, 8 Stepdown)
- Patient Ratios:
- Acute Care: 6:1
- Neuro Stepdown: 4:1
- Staffing:
- 1 RN Charge Nurse oversees entire 10 Tower
- 1-2 Techs and a Unit Secretary available
- Equipment:
- Acute Care: Vital sign machines, high flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, various drips, stroke care equipment
- Neuro Stepdown: Vapotherm, Bipap, Trachs, titrating cardiac drips
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling: Weekend shifts required
- Floating Policy: Experienced nurses may float after orientation
- Patient Experience: Bedside shift report, personal connection, daily huddle
Required Skills & Experience
- Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in nursing specialty
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required for Acute Care
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required for Neuro Stepdown
- NIH Certification required
- Licenses: Registered Nurse License
- Skill Set:
- Strong acute care nursing skills and time management
- Stepdown experience preferred for Neuro Stepdown
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Common Procedures: Lumbar puncture, chest tube placement
Additional Information
- Dress Code:
- Black, any shade of blue or grey scrubs
- Any color scrubs allowed on Fridays
- Recognition: ICARE recognition program, shout out board, employee of the month awards
- Unit Highlights:
- Great starting unit for nurses interested in transitioning to ICU
- Supportive team with experienced staff
- Exposure to new equipment and technology
This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel assignment in a dynamic acute care and neuro stepdown environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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