Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $3,004 per week in Rapid City, SD

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!

Pay Information

$3,004 per week

About The Position

Job Title : PCU Registered Nurse

Profession : Registered Nurse

Specialty : Medical

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 12 Hour Nights

Hours per Shift : 12

Experience : Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; must have EPIC experience for first-time travelers

License : Registered Nurse (RN)

Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have :

Comfortability to take MedSurg assignments

Previous experience with the mentioned patient types including IMC / stepdown and neuro

Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips

Wound care experience

Line management and drain / tube management

Comfort with drip titration of medications such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and occasionally esmolol

Description :

Beds : 36-48 (flex with semi-private rooms as needed)

Patient Types :

Mixed unit covering a range from Med / Surg to IMC level care.

Care includes both long-length stay patients and patients of varying acuity levels.

Common diagnoses include DKA requiring insulin drips, pre / post-surgical patients, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure (with or without hemodialysis), hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disorders, infections, soft tissue injuries, minor fractures, and DVTs.

CVA overflow may also be encountered.

The unit administers a variety of oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, including titratable vasoactive drips, TPN / tube feeding, and blood product transfusions.

Management involves peripheral IV, midline, PICC and central line access, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, drains, and urinary and fecal collection devices.

Preventative and restorative skin and wound care is provided.

Telemetry monitoring is conducted with nurses reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms.

Patient Ratios :

Long length of stay (MedSurg / NO Tele) : 1 nurse to 5-6 patients.

Med Surg / Telemetry (no IMC drips) : 1 nurse to 5 patients.

Intermediate Care : 1 nurse to 4 patients.

Support on the Unit :

CNA presence is available with a ratio of 1 : 8.

Charge nurse does not take a patient load.

Phlebotomy services are available.

Respiratory Therapy is available.

Hospitalist is present on the unit.

Charting System / Equipment :

EPIC system is required for charting.

Omnicell and Alaris systems are used for medication management.

Floating :

Travel nurses may float to any adult inpatient unit, including Med Surg, Ortho / Neuro / Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation.

Floating is based on the scope of practice and will rotate with other travelers.

Scheduling :

6-week schedules will be created.

Weekend rotation may require travelers to work up to 4 out of the 6 weekends, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Travelers may be scheduled for weekend shifts depending on staffing needs.

Holiday Expectations :

Holidays will not accept requests for time off.

Requests for time off can be submitted to management for approval around winter holidays.

Blackout dates for time off are established due to specific events.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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