Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,607 per week in Dallas, TX

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 18:45-19:15 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: RN Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Candidates must demonstrate accountability for their actions. Candidates must have knowledge of cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Cardizem). Description: We have a patient ratio of 1:3. The unit has 24 beds and a total of 43 staff members. Day shift consists of 24 patients with 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, and Utilization Staff. Night shift consists of 24 patients with 1 charge nurse and 8 RNs. We utilize Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom, iMobile with Apple, and telemetry. EMR system is Meditech. Most recruited skills include being a great communicator between patients and the interdisciplinary team. Six months of PCU experience is preferred. Typical procedures performed in this unit include: - Days post CABG, AVR/MVR, and aortic root repairs. - LVAD and immediate post VATS (including chest tubes). - Post vascular surgeries and pre/post cath lab and EP procedures (pacemaker/AICD, heart caths, PCIs, TAVR). - Bedside procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, and PICC insertion. The ideal candidate will be caring and a great team player. Floating areas may include Med-Surg/tele and Ortho. Dress code includes royal blue scrubs. There are 4 weekend shifts required in a 4-week schedule.