Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,186 per week in Saint Louis, MO

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Saint Louis, Missouri, 63128!

Job Title: RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year in Cardiac Step Down License: Current RN License eligible for licensure in state of Missouri Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA only Must-Have: 1 year of inpatient experience in Cardiac Step Down Description: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with mission, values, and service standards. Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice. Meets unit-specific physical demands. Engages in significant bending, stooping, and lifting of patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, and days of the week according to patient care requirements. There is a high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs., pinching up to 15 lbs., kneeling, crouching, and minimal crawling. Provides care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities. Maintains professional accountability for the delivery of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by direct care givers. Coordinates patient care with other departments. Ensures patient rights and confidentiality of information are upheld. Demonstrates duties and responsibilities consistent with mission, values, and service standards.