Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $3,052 per week in Omaha, NE
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$3,052–$3,052
SKILLS
Certified Case Manager (CCM), Chemotherapy, Heparin, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Oncology, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Titration
LOCATION
Omaha, NE
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TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68124!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: PCU/Med Surg/Oncology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have: Oncology PCU and Med Surg experience preferred
Description:
This position requires passing a skills exam during orientation.
Artificial nails are prohibited in departments providing patient care.
The nurse will care for patients with oncology and trauma diagnoses.
A minimum of one year of PCU or Oncology experience is required.
RNs will occasionally titrate drips, including insulin and cardizem.
Common titratable drips include chemotherapy, heparin, and cardizem.
Teamwork is essential for success in this role.
The nursing staff will encounter diverse patient backgrounds and beliefs.
The objective is to treat all patients with respect and compassion.
The RN will participate in patient rounding for experience enhancement.
This position will require floating to other units within the same level of care.
Support staff available includes nursing assistants, case managers, and dieticians.
Candidates should be prepared to monitor patients and various medical equipment.
Hourly patient ratios will typically range from 1:4 in PCU to 1:5 in Med Surg.
Weekend work is required every other weekend.
This position allows for self-scheduling within the unit.