Travel Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

Ascension Health does not accept TDAP, Varicella, or MMR declinations.

Required Credentials:

• Driver License is required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license.
• Ascension EKG Exam required during onboarding; minimum passing score of 80%, with only two attempts permitted, and updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam required during onboarding; Pharmacology 1 or 2, minimum 80% score, and only two attempts allowed; updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam required during onboarding; minimum 80% score and only two attempts allowed; updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Core Competencies required during onboarding; covers HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, and OSHA topics; minimum 80% or the national benchmark passing score, with only two attempts allowed; updated every 3 years. Special Requests:
• Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles. Candidates need to have employment separation for at least 6 months to be considered for a travel position.
• In order to receive travel rate, clinician’s claimed residence must match address on driver’s license. Unit Details:
• Patients require close monitoring and frequent assessment but do not meet criteria for intensive care.
• The unit serves cardiac, neuro/stroke, dialysis (outside contracted company), postoperative, respiratory, and general medical-surgical overflow patients.
• Provide direct patient care for medically complex patients requiring telemetry, frequent monitoring, and specialized interventions.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and laboratory results; notify providers of changes in patient condition.
• Manage and care for patients with telemetry monitoring, IV drips (e.g., cardiac, vasoactive, or insulin infusions where applicable), central lines, PICC lines, oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, and CPAP/BiPAP (as appropriate per unit policy). Floating Requirements:
• May float to other medical-surgical units.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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