Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,200 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Job Title: RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year in Cardiac Stepdown License: Current RN License (in the state of Missouri) Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA only Must-Have Skills/Experience: 1 year Cardiac Stepdown experience, inpatient only Description: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our 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 the established guidelines of nursing practice. Meets unit-specific physical demands, including standing and walking most of the time on duty. Engages in significant bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, and days of the week according to patient care requirements. Exposed to high risk of blood and body fluids. Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs., and pinching up to 15 lbs. Must be able to kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and service standards.