Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,193 per week

Epic Travel Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PCU 18 East and West

Shift : Nights / 7p-7 : 30a, 12x3, 36 hrs per week

Length : 13 weeks

Description : Unit Information :

Unit Information :

• Medical Oncology with progressive care beds / pediatric patients.
• High acuity of PCU and ICU. Candidates with PCU / ICU experience preferred. May float to Med / Surg.Schedule :
• No set schedule, no set weekends, no block schedule.
• Facility determines the complete schedule, with the possibility of working every weekend. Must be flexible.
• Maximum 7 straight days off.
• 14-week contract required if taking 7 days off.Patient Diagnoses :
• Solid Tumor
• Orthopedic Oncology
• Thoracic OncologySpecial Procedures / Unit Details :
• 18J is a 36 bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care.-Pediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by perm staff.

Pediatric experience is NOT required to be agency RN here.Required : High acuity PCU patient experience-Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fallsSpecial Equipment :

• B450 monitors GE telemetry system.
• Bladder Scanner.
• Alaris pumps.
• Stryker beds.
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation
• PCA PumpsRequirements :
• 2 years of oncology experience preferred.
• Certifications : Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS & NIH
• Ratio : 1 : 4-5 Med Surg Telemetry
• Ratio : 1 : 3 PCU
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity.
• Previous travel experience preferred.

Skills Required :

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Accessing Ports
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line care / management
• Peripheral Line Care / Management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin Protocols
• Manage Cardia drips- no titration
• Titrate Cardiac drips
• Chest tubes-Emerson / Pleur-evac
• External CPAP / BIPAP
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Nasal Cannula
• Tracheostomy Management

Skills Preferred :

• Management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols
• Titration of Insulin drips
• Phlebotomy
• Chemotherapy Administration
• Monitoring Chemotherapy
• Wound Care / Wound Vac
• Arterial line management
• Surgical drains
• Non-invasive airway management

Benefits :

• Competitive salary with auto offer.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Orientation and Training :

• First week : Monday to Friday dayshift orientation.
• Second week : 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.Note : Staffing ratios aim for 1 : 4-5 but may vary based on unit needs.

Weekend shifts are variable.

Unit : CC96181 18 East and West, Oncology, Orthopedic, and Sarcoma Transfusion Services

Epic Travel Staffing :

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
• Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
• We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Nursing Job ID #905571. Pay package is based on 12.0 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title : travel nurse (rn) tele / stepdown (telemetry / pcu)

About Epic Travel Staffing

At Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health Services), you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime.

We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002.

It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation.

Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose.