TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30901! Pay Information $1,969 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00) Experience: Minimum 2 years required; first timers accepted License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Experience in Progressive Care Unit or similar settings - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Strong team collaboration skills Description: Patients are admitted to the unit via direct admission from clinics, physician offices, urgent care, or via emergency room admission. The patient population consists of adults to geriatrics, including those with intermediate-level medical and surgical conditions. Common diagnoses include dysrhythmias, congestive heart failure, acute onset stroke or stroke symptoms not requiring TPA or critical care, and acute coronary syndrome or myocardial ischemia. The unit operates in a fast-paced environment focused on patient throughput while providing patient-centered care. All patients are monitored with hardwire telemetry and are self-monitored by the nurse. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 with a total of 12 beds in the unit. The unit utilizes electronic health record systems for patient management. Interdisciplinary support is available, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Nurses in this unit must possess skills in blood product administration, central line care/management, interpretation of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions, management of cardiac drips (no titration), and non-invasive airway management. Nurses are expected to be available to work major holidays that occur during their assignment period. If two major holidays occur, nurses are expected to work both, and if three holidays occur, they will work two of the three. 28177343EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.
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