Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,254 per week in Altoona, PA

TravelNurseSource
Altoona, PA, US
$2.3K a week
Full-time

TravelNurseSource is working with Amare Medical Network to find a qualified PCU RN in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601!

Pay Information

$2,254 per week

About The Position

A Progressive Care Unit nurse (PCU nurse) has a unique job of caring for patients as they transition from the ICU. A progressive care nurse works in a hospital.

A PCU nurse specializes in the medical treatment and surgery of patients with needs that are too complicated for a regular hospital floor, but do not require admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

  • ACLS
  • Color Vision Mandatory Exam
  • Core Mandatory Part I
  • Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
  • Core Mandatory Part III
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • PCU - Skills
  • Preventing Medication Errors
  • Progressive Care RN
  • RN Pharmacology
  • RN State License

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems.

This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability.

  • Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling.
  • Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences.
  • Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability.
  • Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.
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