Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Unit Information : ( E5 CARD ) Location: Address: 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 Floor: 5 th floor Building: Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower) General Information Tell us about the unit (s) : Number of Beds - 40 Type of staff: Day Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/ 10 staff/bedside nurses/4 PCTs/1 Unit Secretary Night Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/10 staff/bedside nurses/3 PCTs Patient Ratios – 1:4; stretch staffing at 1:5 ratio Type of patients: patients with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension; valvular disease, endocarditis; DKA; post cardiac cath /stent; post pacer/ICD/ ablation. Type of equipment: Zoll , Baxter pump, lift equipments , bladder scanner; EMR - Cerner Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Stepdown or progressive care experience Telemetry experience Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex , insulin drip, heparin, bumex /Lasix; etc. Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first. Experience with prostacyclins ( Flolan , Veletri , Remodulin ) . Relief charge experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Bedside Cardioversion Best personality Fit: Flexible , positive attitude, great team player, compassionate REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS Floating Area ( s ) : All MedSurg units , Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding. Dress Code : Scrub Color /Attire - all white or all navy blue or white top and navy blue pants. Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines . Will be discussed during orientation Weekends and On call(if any) Every other weekend
Planet Healthcare Job ID #6-884549. 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 Planet Healthcare
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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus