Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,218 per week at Health Mercy Council Bluffs summary:

As a Travel Nurse RN in the Progressive Care Unit, I provide critical care to patients with conditions like heart failure and stroke. I am responsible for monitoring telemetry, titrating medication drips, and assisting with respiratory equipment. My role requires a strong focus on patient care, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Certification Details
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Job Details
• PCU RN position in Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Department: Stepdown RN
• Common diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke.
• Fast-paced unit with many admits and discharges.

Job Requirements
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• RN's must be able to titrate drips
• Experience floating to ICU if appropriate

Schedule Information
• Shift: 0630-1900, 1830-0700
• Cyclic scheduling
• Weekend Requirements: Every third
• Holiday Requirements: 1 major, 1 minor

Unit Specific Information
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
• Common titratable drips include Cardizem, amiodarone, nitro
• RNs required to troubleshoot CPAP equipment

Additional Details
• PRESCREEN+AUTO OFFER
• 1-12 hour shift in the department for orientation
• Attributes for success: positive attitude, teamwork, patient-oriented

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Critical Care, Telemetry, Patient Care, RN, Healthcare, Medical Staffing, Nursing, Acute Care