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Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$3,291/wk
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Required Skills/Experience: Experience with post-procedural cath lab patients, management of TR band compression devices, chest pain management, and post-cardiac surgical patients.
Special Requests: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job. Must take a full 6 months off from any Sanford Health or Good Samaritan Society location. Previous Marshfield employment must have ended at least 6 months before submission. Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check. Each employment history entry must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, and teaching facility. Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Block scheduling may be available if it meets unit needs; generally not guaranteed in contract agreements.
Unit Details: Nurse-patient ratios: 1:4 on days through 2300; 1:5-6 on nights after 2300. Cardiac medical and surgical population, including post-cath lab patients (stent, pacemaker, ICD, Watchman, mitral clip, TAVR) and post-cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valve replacements, Afib, chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, syncope, bradycardia with temporary pacemaker). RNs titrate drips; no vasopressors. Common drips: Nitroglycerin, Heparin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Bumex, Dobutamine. 24/7 central telemetry monitors all non-critical care patients and handles rhythm strips. Charge RN takes a modified assignment. Nurse aides available; ratios are 1:10 on days, 1:10-12 on PMs, and 1:15 after 2300, possibly more on nights with an all-RN model. RT is available 24/7 for nebulizers and inhalers; RNs are responsible for incentive spirometry. RT assists with CPAP, BiPAP, and Vapotherm (high flow).
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend and holiday. Fri/Sat/Sun option available. No call unless it is an extra shift.
Floating Requirements: Floating as needed based on unit census.
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Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
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