Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/25/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
JOB DETAILS:
Ratios: Varies per Acuity. Ratios are 1:4 for surgical step down, and 1:5-6 for lower acuity
Shift: NIGHTS 36 HOURS ONLY Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the unit through the holidays!
Float Requirement: Will follow unit rotation - not first to float
Weekend Requirement: 4 per 4 weeks (flexible)
Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed
RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.
REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor required. **May screen if 1.5 year of CVICU experience in a large facility
Traveler Experience: Required UNLESS traveler has more than 24 months of cardiac experience.
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleuravac, External CPAP/BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management
Certs: BLS & ACLS, NIHSS
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge Experience
PATIENT DIAGNOSES:
Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, Client, CAD, Aortic stenosis/regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis, Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, PVD PAD, Vasculitis, Carotid stenosis, Venous stasis, sheath management, sheath removal.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS:
CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure), VATS, Carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, Amputations, Other vascular surgeries, Cardiac surgeries, Thoracic surgeries, General thoracic surgery, Post cath, Post DCCV, Post electrophysiology procedures, Pacemaker placements.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Arterial lines (not required), Doppler, Bladder scanner, EKG, Femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, Chest tubes, Epicardial Pacing Wires.
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication):
Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
SCHEDULING TYPE:
Self
UNIT ORIENTATION:
24 hours
SCRUBS:
Navy
Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc Job ID #2683064. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc
TALENT Healthcare Staffing Services (THSS), a distinguished spin-off from TALENT
Software Services with a rich 35-year legacy in the staffing industry.
Founded by Dave Iacarella, a Service-Disabled Vietnam-Era Veteran, THSS is
dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of healthcare clients in nursing, allied, and
clinical staffing.
Our vision is rooted in unparalleled human capital solutions for Health Systems,
Hospitals, and Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities.
At THSS, our commitment goes beyond placement. We ensure meticulous
onboarding and prioritize the quality and productivity of our resources, reflecting our
dedication to long-term partnerships and client success.
As a veteran-led organization, THSS embodies service, integrity, and excellence in
healthcare staffing. We believe in aligning talent with healthcare needs, positioning
THSS as your trusted partner in the dynamic landscape of healthcare staffing.
Visit us at https://talenthealthcarestaffing.com/ to learn more and get started today.