Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - COVID19 - $1,904 per week

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 02 / 2024
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

General Information : Address : 3900 Capital Mall Dr SW, Olympia, WA107 bedsBeds : ICU / PCU on the same unit10 ICU beds22 PCU bedsPCU nurses are not required to take ICU patientICU area but taking care of PCU patient40 MST bedsExperience : 2 yearsFirst-time traveler : >

2 years of PCU experiencePatient Types : MST : Sepsis, Pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI Bleeds, ETOH / IVDA, SI, Psych,ICU / PCU : COVID designated.

Neuro : Stable CVA (no interventions), TBI (stable)Surgical Patients : Ortho, General SurgeryManual Proning, Temporary PacemakersNo Open Hearts, No Neuro intervention, No Dialysis, No CRRTCovid & PPE : N95 (single use, or single shift use), CAPRs, Face ShieldsPatient Ratios : MST Day 1 : 5-6 Night 1 : 7PCU 1 : 4-5ED Holding : Depends on the service line (PCU, MS)Required Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSSSkills required : Telemetry / PCU cardiac rhythm interpretationICU - Strong Peripheral IVs (preferred), Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, IV Medication Titration, Ventilation, high-flow and BiPAP ManagementSupport on the Unit : CNA (Ratio 1 : 10-12)Charge nurse : Attempt to keep charge nurse as free-floating, but charge nurse will take a partial patient assignment, depending on staffingPhlebotomy : Yes, you may be asked to assist with COVID peripheral draw, if you are already in the roomRT 24 / 7Hospitalist 24 / 7OT, PT, STUnit SecretaryCharting System / Equipment : EPIC (preferred experience)BD AlarisPyxis Medication Dispensing GE monitorsCentral / bedside monitoring with tele techFloating : Mid shift floating is possibleMST (3rd floor) : 10 beds have tele monitoringPCU (2nd floor)Rare LD or ER not taking a patient assignment helping hands / resource / within scope of practice (vital signs / SI sitter)ED holding : with work within scope of practiceOrientation : 4 hours of orientation with the clinical educator (get badge, login information, unit tour, policies / procedures)This will be during the day.

1-3 shifts on the unit based on needs to which unit you will be oriented inRhythm Interpretation Exam required to be completed and passed prior to start.

SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this examScheduling : Based on staffing plug and playWeekend rotation every other weekend, may work back to backWill receive schedule up to 4 weeks at a time, will only show the dates / shift the candidate is working.

Will need to go to House Supervisor office on the dates / shifts they are working to know what unit they will be going toShift time starts : Days : 0700-1900Night : 1900-0700Must be at the correct unit on timeApprove time off : Up to 7 days;

any additional days please email Director Clinical Operations : Rhose HipolitoNo on callHoliday Expectations : 1-2 holidays possible per season (must email Director Clinical Operations : Rhose Hipolito)Other notes : Scrub Color : Navy BlueParking : Free parking in designated areas for employeesCulture : Small hospital has a family feel.

You will not feel like a number; you will be part of the teamBreaks are required : 3x 15 minute breaks, and a 30-minute lunchSoft Skills : Teamwork, Communication, Positivity (can-do attitude!)Flexibility is extremely importantBenefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct deposit, and more!