Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$2,446/wk
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References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
Must have 2-3 years of ICU stepdown or PCU experience.
Must have experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines, titrating pressors, Precedex, tracheostomies, and stable ventilated patients.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
The unit wants someone who knows and understands HCAHPS and core measures.
Special Requests:
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.
Holiday RTO will be considered; however, it may not be guaranteed.
Unit Details:
The PCU is a critical-care stepdown unit from the ICU for closer monitoring of ICU patients who do not quite meet the tele level of care.
Patient types include ICU stepdown patients, TBI/trauma patients, major surgery patients, CEA patients, and patients with sepsis.
RNs are required to titrate drips.
Common titratable or set-rate drips include Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and Levophed.
The unit provides telemetry and high-risk medication training.
The unit is very busy and has frequent quick turnovers.
Shift & Scheduling:
Night shifts require 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, on Fridays and Saturdays.
Holiday work is included in the permanent staff rotation.
There is no call.
Schedules are made about 2-3 weeks in advance initially, with an effort to schedule them out 9 weeks in advance.
Self-scheduling is available for the most part.
Floating Requirements:
The clinician is first to float to Tele or Med-Surg.
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