Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit TRNPCU 26-00983
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Job Location:
Potsdam, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 60 - 65
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Potsdam NY 13676
Position Type: Travel Contract (Above 50 Miles)
Duration: 13 Weeks (with possibility to extend)
Schedule & Shift Details
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts
Hours: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
Weekends: Every other weekend required
Compensation
Travel Pay Rate: $60 $65 per hour
Job Summary
A hospital in Potsdam New York is seeking an experienced Travel RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU) for a mixed-acuity unit caring for PCU/IMC MS Tele and Medical-Surgical patients. The ideal candidate must have recent PCU/IMC experience within the last three years and be comfortable managing a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment.
Unit Overview
Mixed-acuity unit: PCU / IMC / Stepdown MS Tele and Medical-Surgical patients
Surgical and medical overflow patients
Occasional pediatric patients (travelers assigned only if experienced)
Required Experience
Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Recent PCU / IMC experience within the last 3 years (required)
Required Skills & Competencies
MS/Tele and Telemetry monitoring
Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
Postmyocardial infarction care
IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
Feeding tube care and management
Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
Renal failure management
Central line care and blood product administration
Phlebotomy and IV access (peripheral PICC ports)
Heparin protocols and cardiac drips (titration as applicable)
PCA management and thrombolytic therapy
Neurological care: CVA seizure disorders substance withdrawal
Orthopedic and trauma care including total joint replacements and traction
Chest tube management (Emerson / Pleur-evac)
Respiratory support: CPAP/BIPAP HFNC oxygen delivery devices
ABG interpretation and non-invasive airway management
Tracheostomy care
Isolation precautions and wound care (including wound vacs)
Certifications Required
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Staffing & Unit Details
Patient Ratios:
Days/Weekends: 1:35
Nights: 1:36
Float Requirement: Yes
May float to sister units (West 2 West 3 Observation Unit)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
