Travel Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

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.

Additional Details:

Required Skills / Experience: 2 years of ICU or PCU experience

General nursing skills, general ICU skills, experience with the following patients: Heavy cardiac – CHF, cardiomyopathy, tamponade, shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath, dysrhythmias, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker/ablations, external/temporary pacers, post-CABG/open hearts, heart transplants (2-4 per month), post-vascular surgeries (AAA, fem-pops); EVARs and thoracic outlets

Swanz and Impella experience

Wound care and dressing changes a must as will see several post-surgical patients, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, post-arrest, cardioversions, manage and pull sheaths, bipap/cpap/hi-flow, chest tubes, trachs, art lines, all drips (pressors, cardiac, sedation, etc.). Will see vented patients once unit transitions to ICU

Preferred Skills / Experience: CVICU experience

Experience with LVAD and post-cardiac transplant patients, but can train here

Required Credentials: Education: ASN/BSN

Unit / Facility Details: Free Parking

Shift & Scheduling: No Call

Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

Holiday Requirements: 50% of Holidays in a Contract

Schedule cycle: Self scheduling. Staff will sign up first, then travelers

Floating Requirements: Could float to other units within scope of practice and below (7 Ardmore, 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, 5CC West will be likely units to float, but could float to other units) Will be put in rotation with other travelers