Job Description
Job Description
Are you a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for providing exceptional care to patients in a critical yet transitional phase of their healthcare journey?
Join our dynamic team as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN, where you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate and evidence-based care to patients requiring close monitoring and treatment in a step-down unit.
Position : Travel Registered Nurse - PCU
Location : Knoxville, Tennessee
Schedule : Day (3x12) 7 : 00 19 : 00 & Night (3x12 Hours) 19;00-7 : 00
Duration : 13-Week Contract
Unit : PCU
What You'll Do :
As a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for managing the care of patients who are transitioning from intensive care to a less intensive setting, as well as those requiring more monitoring than a general medical-surgical unit can provide.
You will utilize your critical thinking and clinical skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Requirements :
- RN license in State of Assignment or compact license
- 2 years of experience as a traveler 3 years with no travel
- Covid Vaccine
- Flu Vaccine
Why join us :
- Professional Growth : Expand your nursing proficiency and knowledge while experiencing a range of cases and scenarios that enrich your career journey.
- Commitment to Excellence : Join a team that is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care. We prioritize excellence in healthcare delivery and continuous improvement in our practices.
- Positive Work Environment and Team Culture : Emphasize if your healthcare team has a positive work environment where collaboration, support among team members, and a strong team culture are prioritized.
Culture
Our staffing professionals are committed to meeting your individual needs and exceeding your expectations. Experienced top-quality candidates are the result of our extensive screening process, in-depth evaluations, industry-specific testing, and reference checking.
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment : Continuously monitor and assess patients' conditions, recognizing signs of clinical deterioration, and intervening promptly.
- Care Planning : Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Medication Administration : Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Patient Education : Provide education and support to patients and their families, ensuring they understand their conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care plans.
- Collaboration : Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Documentation : Accurately document patient information, care plans, and responses to treatment in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Patient Advocacy : Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that the needs and preferences of patients and their families are respected and met.
Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Do you have your RN License in the State of Assignment or a Compact License?
Do you have a min of 2 years experience as a travel nurse or a min of 3 yrs exp. in nursing?
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hire Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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