Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,711 per week in Hermitage, TN

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00-19:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Critical thinking skills EKG rhythm interpretation Experience with cardiac drips, insulin drips, and heparin drips Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred Peripheral IV skills Experience with bi-paps, high flow oxygen, and multiple oxygen delivery systems Experience with stroke and post-cardiac catheterization care Experience with tube feedings and NG/dobhoff tubes Description: The progressive care unit has 34 beds with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 on days and 1:5 to 1:6 on nights. Three techs are available when full on the unit. The primary type of equipment includes bipaps, high flow oxygen, vapotherm, alaris pumps, and various cardiac drips. The documentation system used is Meditech. Every other weekend is required for this contract position, along with three 12-hour shifts each week. Floating between units may be necessary, including medical-surgical floors. Patient experience requirements include hourly rounding on days and every two hours on nights, as well as maintaining communication boards. The unit includes TV communication boards for improved patient information. Advanced skills in ACLS are required for this role. Procedures performed on the unit include peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, and central line dressing changes. Wound vac troubleshooting is also a part of the responsibilities. The team culture emphasizes care like family and encourages great teamwork. Self-scheduling is utilized, and most travelers choose to extend after their first assignment in this unit.