Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,527 per week in Redding, CA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: PCU Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years minimum License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience in ICU stepdown or PCU unit. Training in telemetry. Experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines. Ability to titrate pressors. Experience with Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed. Experience with trach and stable vented patients. Description: The PCU is a stepdown unit from the ICU. It operates with a 3:1 nurse to patient ratio for closer monitoring of ICU patients who do not meet the telemetry level of care. Candidates must have experience in a stepdown ICU or PCU unit. Training in telemetry is required, along with experience in administering high-risk medications. The unit consists of 14 beds across 7 rooms. There is a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio, and a nurse aide is available most of the time for all 14 beds. Shifts are 12 hours long, starting at 6:45 AM or PM. The unit typically schedules shifts 2-3 weeks in advance, with attempts to schedule up to 9 weeks in advance. Self-scheduling is usually allowed. Weekend requirements include 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule. Holiday shifts will be incorporated into the permanent staff rotation. There is no on-call or standby requirement. Travelers are expected to float to Tele or MedSurg as needed. This position requires a candidate who is self-motivated and team oriented. The unit emphasizes patient experience, and candidates should understand HCAHPS and core measures. The team is described as close-knit with a focus on effective teamwork. Please apply if you meet the qualifications and are interested in a traveler-friendly environment.