Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,935 per week in Columbia, SC

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Columbia, South Carolina, 29203!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2+ years for first-time travelers License: Active nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Experience with telemetry monitoring - Previous charge experience preferred - 1-year minimum experience with Epic Description: This is a progressive care unit primarily geared towards adult patients. The unit provides care after patients experience traumatic injuries typically requiring surgical intervention. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, flexing up to 1:5 as needed. The unit is equipped with telemetry monitoring for the patients. Patients are hemodynamically stable. Examples of these patients include those with traumatic injuries such as gunshot wounds, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls. The unit has supportive interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Nurses will be responsible for medication administration, IV management, and monitoring patient vitals. Skills required include understanding of dysrhythmias management, wound care, and tracheostomy care. Travelers may float to other units based on need, performing tasks for which they are qualified. Staffing flexibility for weekend coverage is expected.