Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,228 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Cardiac Step Down Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours Experience: 1 year in Cardiac Step Down License: Current RN License in the state of Missouri Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA only Must-Have Skills/Experience: 1 year Cardiac Step Down, inpatient only 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 to include 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 and the Nurse Practice Act. Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meets unit-specific physical demands with significant bending, stooping, and lifting of patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. Has high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs., pinching up to 15 lbs., kneeling, crouching, and minimal crawling. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities. 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.