TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Decatur, Illinois, 62526! Pay Information $2,302 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required. License: Must have active Illinois license to apply. Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Must-Have: Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, obtain 12 lead EKG, pre/post cardiac catheterization skills, chronic/acute renal failure experience, IV therapy skills including accessing ports and administering blood products. Description: Position is for an IMC Registered Nurse. Shifts are scheduled for nights. The unit has 20 rooms/beds with a patient to nurse ratio of 1:5 for all shifts. Weekend work is required, with a schedule of every other weekend. First-time travelers are accepted. Clinicians will float as needed within their scope to meet facility needs. There is no on-call requirement. RTO restrictions are ideally no more than 5 days. The client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without compensation for the cancelled hours. Special requirements include skills in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and various nursing procedures. Experience is required in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, obtaining 12 lead EKGs, pre and post cardiac catheterization care, and managing patients with renal failure. IV therapy experience must include accessing ports, arterial line management, and administering blood products. Candidates must have experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips. CVA and acute stroke management experience is required, as well as respiratory and thoracic skills, including care of ventilated patients and use of BiPAP and CPAP. Additional skills include infection prevention, isolation precautions, and emergency response protocols. The facility is an acute care hospital with a Magnet designation. It is a teaching hospital and a level II trauma center, staffed with various interdisciplinary support services. Patient diagnoses include chest pain, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and respiratory failure among others. Special procedures and equipment include cardiac catheter recovery, chest tube management, temporary pacing, and telemetry. Candidates must be prepared to comply with facility requirements and complete all necessary compliance tasks in a timely manner. 28121154EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare.
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