TRAVEL NURSE RN - PCU - $2,074 TO $2,285 PER WEEK IN MADISON, WI

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)

StartDate : 10 / 21 / 2024

Available Shifts : 12 E

Pay Rate : $2073.65 - $2285.25

Acute Medical and Progressive Care Unit is comprised of 21 medical beds with acutely ill patients who have a variety of co morbidities that impact their primary diagnosis, medical, and nursing plan of care.

Some patients suffer from multisystem disease processes that require specialized nursing care with the potential for more intensive monitoring and care when unforeseen complications arise.

The unit also specializes in care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Progressive Care is an 8 bed unit for patients with fragile hemodynamic stability and requires an increased level of nursing care and surveillance which prevents them from transitioning to a medical unit.

Some patients transition from a critical care unit directly to Progressive Care to promote continuity by allowing specialized monitoring, treatments, and nursing care to continue without jeopardizing quality and outcomes.

Nurses embrace the Primary Nurse Model of Care and are all knowledgeable and competent in providing care to both Acute Medical / Progressive Care patients.

In addition to being proficient in noninvasive and invasive cardiac monitoring and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, nurses pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing.

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience

1. Current WI or comapct RN license (# / expiration)

2. One successful assignment as travel RN (13 weeks)

3. Experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center

4. Surgical post op care experience

5. BLS, ACLS

About the Facility

Serving Madison and surrounding areas, this hospital has been providing top quality medical care since it opened its doors in 1924.

Today, the facility exists as a 566-bed academic medical center that maintains a robust 85 outpatient clinics. The hospital is an ACS designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, one of 2 in the state.

It maintains six intensive care units, including trauma, pediatrics, and cardiology. The Joint Commission accredited hospital is regarded as one of the leading healthcare providers in the region.

Facility Location

Blending big-city culture with small town charm, the state capital of Wisconsin is regularly rated as one of the best places to live in America.

Home to the University of Wisconsin, Madison boasts a picturesque location with four lakes on its doorstep, more than 200 parks, maple-lined avenues filled with boutiques, bookstores and coffee shops, and an easy-going, friendly attitude.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

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About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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